Shirley Burt Phelan

Shirley B. Phelan, 86, died Wednesday, September 22, 2021, at Greenleaf Health Campus.

She was born September 4, 1935, in Bourbon to William and Ethel (Coral) Burt.

Survivors include two children, Pamela (Arthur) Ewing and Anthony Anulies, both of Union, Michigan; eight grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Jerry (Beverly) Burt of Goshen, and James (Sandy) Burt of Pensacola, Florida.

Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by two husbands, Bernard A. Anulies and Bill Phelan; and a son, Wes Anulies.

A long-time area resident, Shirley was a 1954 graduate of Goshen High School. She was a life member of the VFW Auxiliary and volunteered as a Red Coat at Goshen Hospital.

Shirley was a dog enthusiast, owning and operating two dog grooming shops before retirement. She also was an avid bicyclist and enjoyed traveling.

According to her wishes, cremation will take place and a private family graveside service will be held at Violett Cemetery.

Memorial gifts may be directed to the Humane Society of Elkhart County.