BROWNSON, Shirley A. – Age 89, of Davison, died Monday, February 15, 2010 at Genesys Hospice, Goodrich, Michigan.The family will receive friends at the Hansen Funeral Home, 421 Main St., Davison on Thursday from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. A private family burial service will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday, February 19, 2010 at Elm Lawn Cemetery, Bay City, Michigan with Pastor Bill Allwardt officiating. Shirley was born December 15, 1920 in Bay City, Michigan the daughter of the late Harvey Hayward and Lillian Hayward Fish. She married Dallas Dean Brownson on March 5, 1942 and they resided in the Flint area. He preceded her in death in 1981. Also preceding her in death were her daughter Mary Ann, great-granddaughter Samantha Rose Sacco, son-in-law Col. James F. Russell, step -father Lcdr. Norris L. Fish, and best friend Mary Lou Pattinson. She was a member of the Jr. League of Flint, the Red Cross, McLaren Hospital Auxiliary, Flint Symphony Auxiliary (Allegro) and the Women’s Auxiliary of Michigan for Reserve Officers Association. Shirley was a lady of great style and gracious a hostess. Most of all, she was a devoted mother, a generous friend and a brave and bright spirit. She leaves to treasure her memory children Susan Russell of Sarasota, Fl, Dallas Brownson (Jan) of Saginaw and Deborah Young (Clyde) of Davison; grandchildren Brian Peyton, Brooke Sacco (George), and Michael Peyton; great – grandchildren Ken, Ashley, Kelsey and Justin Peyton, and Joseph and Mary Ann Sacco; and devoted cat Naomi. Those desiring may make contributions to Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Research, The Alzheimer’s Association, The Genesee County Humane Society or a charity of their choice.