Obituary of Shirley Lorraine Nichols

SHIRLEY LORRAINE NICHOLS The Lord booked Shirley Lorraine Nichols to her final destination on August 24, 2013 in Lake Havasu City, Arizona at the age of 81. She was born in Hastings, Michigan on September 22, 1931 to Bert and Eleanor Milleson. After High School she moved to Lansing, Michigan to work for Michigan Bell as an operator. She met Joe H. Nichols and they were married for 16 years. In 1972 she moved to San Diego, California with her daughter and worked for Pacific Bell. After retirement she became a travel agent. In 1988 Shirley, her daughter and grandson moved to Lake Havasu City and she continued to be a travel agent for Sun Kachina Travel for many years. She was known as a "Cruise Specialist" to many people. Shirley loved to travel with family and friends. Besides traveling Shirley loved to go to Laughlin, NV and spend time with friends at Hugga Bear gatherings. Macular Degeneration took away her work and travel, but left many great memories for her. Shirley is survived by her daughter and best friend, Lorrie Lee Nichols of Lake Havasu City, AZ; grandson J.R. Burby (Ashley); great-grandson Adam Wade Burby of Lake Havasu City, AZ; brother Richard Milleson (Sue) of Battle Creek, MI and many nieces and nephews. She is now with her parents and her 4 legged companion, Elvis Kitty. Anyone who ever knew her loved her she will be missed by many friends and family all over the U.S. please when you think of her, smile. A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers please make donations in Shirley's honor to the Polidori House, 1970 Bahama Drive, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403. Thoughts and condolences can be sent to Shirley's family at www.lietz-frazefuneralhome.com Arrangements were placed under the care of Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home & Crematory.