Jean Louise Shuttleworth

Jean L. Shuttleworth, age 84, of Ithaca, died Friday, March 12, 2010 at her home.

Jean was born in Alma on July 22, 1925 to Oscar and Louise (Peterson) Fisher. She married Fredrick James Shuttleworth who preceded her in death in 1991.

Jean was employed by the Gratiot RESD as an aid working with handicapped children. She loved working with those children and volunteering with the Special Olympics. She also enjoyed horses and rode in the barrel races at the rodeo in her younger years. She enjoyed watching the Detroit Pistons and Michigan State basketball and football games. Jean loved her sons and grandchildren. 

Jean is survived by her sons, Joe Shuttleworth of Ithaca, and Martin B. (Lora) Shuttleworth of Edwardsburg, Michigan; five grandchildren; one great grandchild; and brother, Kenneth Fisher of Cadillac. She was preceded in death by her husband Fredrick, son Mark A. Shuttleworth, parents Oscar and Louise, sister Geraldine Romine, and brother Keith Fisher.

A graveside service for Jean will be held 10am Saturday, March 20, 2010 at Pine Grove Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Ithaca Fire and Rescue. The family is being served by the Barden Funeral Home in Ithaca.