Shirley Mae Barrette, 75, of Kenosha, passed away on Thursday, October 27, 2016 peacefully at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

Shirley was born on July 22, 1941, to the late Joseph Merlo and Florence "Babe" Merlo-Saveljec.

On June 7, 1980, Shirley married the love of her life, Paul J Barrette.

Her passion was her family and friends. Her kitchen was where everyone gathered for coffee and conversation. Shirley also spent many late nights playing "Yahtzee" with her close friends, Judy Nelsen and Kathy Christman.

Shirley is survived by her husband, Paul; her children, Dogan (Irma) Gregory, Jr., Debra Gregory-Pharr, Tamara Gregory, Tracy (Shawn) Haas, Jerry Barrette, John (Karen) Barrette, Paul (Linda) Barrette, Patrick (Dianne) Barrette, Jim (Sherri) Barrette and Joe (Tammy) Barrette as well as 19 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Also surviving are her siblings, Josephine Smothers, Claudette (Sherlin) Smith and Joseph (Sandy) Merlo.

-Shirley will be Deeply missed! -

A special thank you to Dr. Michael Zeihen and the staff of United Hospital System for the compassionate and excellent care they provided to Shirley.