Mary Getty Morningstar, 101 years young, of Shelby, passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2024.  She was born July 19, 1923, in Shelby, the daughter of Arthur and Gwenith (Getty) Butler.

Mary loved reading, camping, knitting, bicycling and her church family at Shelby Congregational United Church of Christ.

Mary is survived by:  her children, Dennis (Katie) Morningstar of Three Rivers and Lois (John) Bishop of Cadillac; 3 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren.

Mary was preceded in death by:  her parents, Arthur and Gwenith; husband of 63 years, Norman.

There will be no funeral as many of her friends and family have passed away, with the remaining family not living close by.

Please consider a memorial in Mary’s name to: Shelby Congregational United Church of Christ, 51 E. Third Street, Shelby, Michigan, 49455, or Hospice of Michigan, 989 Spaulding SE, Ada, MI 49301.

Harris Funeral Home, in Shelby, is in charge of arrangements.

www.harrisfhome.com