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Tony Spirito
March 3, 2025
JG
February 13, 2025
May God give you strength and comfort during this difficult time. I am so sorry for your loss. Sending sincere condolences and prayers to her family and friends. She will be greatly missed. Please take comfort in knowing that she touched the hearts of so many.
Crystal Ortega
January 12, 2025
R.i.p. Watching you now little blue bird! You will always live on.
Leslie Redaway
October 16, 2024
Rest In Heaven
Carson Loveless
September 3, 2024
Condolences to her family
Jeni Johnson
June 15, 2021
You will always be missed even in 30 more years
Susan Patterson
April 20, 2021
Loved the movies and radio shows.
John Cheeks
March 22, 2021
She's beautiful and sweet
Kathy Samples
October 3, 2020
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Amber Herring
February 21, 2018
I watched you all the time growing up my mom and dad always told me I looked like you because of my curly hair you will deeply be missed
April 23, 2017
I was born 5/22/1927 watched a lot of your movies as a kid your age, needless to say I loved them all
Ike watts, cisco, Texas
Valenda Newell
June 29, 2016
Many Blessings and Prayers to one's Family.
NICOLE PENN
May 25, 2016
TO MRS. SHIRLEY BLACK TEMPLE.I REALLY GOING TO MISS YOU.I WATCH YOUR SHOW EVERY SUNDAY.I WAS WITH MY GRANDMA LOUISE AT THE TIME.YOU HELP ME BECOME A BETTER FEMALE.I WATCH YOU SO MUCH I HAVE A DAUGHTER FAVOR YOU.
Lillian
February 10, 2016
Oh how I remember seeing little Shirley in so many memorable roles. She played all of them so perfectly and her role as U.S. Ambassador shows her humanitarian efforts to make the world a better place. May it comfort her family and fans to know that she will return to her youth and entertain all again with her charismatic personality which imitates our Happy God - 1 Timothy 1:11.
Jerome Bokina
December 20, 2015
I WILL REMEMBER
JERRY BOKINA
Diane Mercer
August 6, 2015
My mother was born the same year as Shirley and she grew up loving her. She introduced her movies to me at a young age.I inturn introduced my children. I am now teaching my grandchildren about the worlds greatest and most loved child star.She has 4 generations in my family that love and admire her work.
You may be gone physically but you will live on in the hearts of your fans, young and old.
Jeanette Normam
July 27, 2015
I remember when i was a little girl the most exciting part of my weekend was doing my chores and watching Shirley temple matinee. Her tap dancing with bill robinson,and many other stars. But my favorite movie was Heidi, it was so emotional when they took her away her grandfather and he just went all over the village looking for her
RIP SHIRLEY: we will miss you
Alice Leger
May 5, 2015
I loved her and now my daughter loves her to.
Kate Cuozzo
April 5, 2015
I will remember you always and your inspiring ways -Kate Cuozzo
Althea Green
March 13, 2015
she was my best I have all her movies still love you Shirley love Peachie
CARMEN FLORIO
February 21, 2015
I WILL REMEMBER YOU ALWAYS.
"Forever in my heart!" {Shirley means 'bright meadow'}
Shirley
February 10, 2015
"Thank you LORD, for blessing us with Miss Shirley Temple (Black)!" "Thank you Miss Shirley for blessing us with all of your great works!" "Thank you to her Family for sharing such a wonderful lady with the world." "Rest in Heavenly Peace, dear Miss Shirley!" "You'll always have a very special place in my heart!" ("As my parents named me after you!") "Thoughts and Prayers to all who loved her!" "Until we finally get to meet in Heaven... I'll see you in the movies!" {"I will carry our name "Shirley" lovingly in honour of you, for the rest of my life!"}xoxoxoxoxoxoxo Shirley, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Wanda Magner
January 25, 2015
We have lost one of the best actresses of all time I hope you know how much everyone loved you RIP
THOMAS MILLMAN
January 19, 2015
May you rest in peace,SHIRLEY,thank you for all you were,an ANGEL OF GOD FOR ALL TO SEE!You will be dearly missed.You were the finest example of a human being and a genuine MARVEL.I LOVE YOU SHIRLEY TEMPLE BLACK.XO
November 21, 2014
I enjoyed your movies. You were great, today's actors should take lessons from a real proYOU. You had remarkable talent beyond compare.You are on the good ship to heaven. 1 day i hope to see you there. (Barbara Vanagas,Douglaston NY)
September 19, 2014
I, like many was entertained as a young child with wholesome,upbeat, multitalented adults along side Shirley, fashioning my youth. Thank you for your influence in my life, the joy you cultivated lives on, fondly, Rebecca Shackett Puyallup,Washington
September 4, 2014
I MISS U SHIRLEY MAY U RIP!! LOVING U 1of YOUR FANS
TERESA ALCALA`
September 3, 2014
THIS CANDLE SHINE`S BRIGHT JUST LIKE U MAY U RIP U CUTIE CURL "SHIRLEY" I LOVE WATCHN ALL UR MOVIES! PRECIOUS MEMORIES I HAVE OF U... REST SWEET ANGEL XOXO
Jillian
August 19, 2014
May the Beautiful Memories of your loved one provide solace and strength to you and your family during this difficult time. May you also find comfort God's promise of life without end in Paradise. Matthew 5:5 , Acts 25:15
D G
August 12, 2014
She was such a beautiful and talented child...I always wanted a daughter like her. May she rest in peace.
ELLEN COLE
August 10, 2014
I HAVE ALWAYS BEEN A SHIRLEY TEMPLE FAN. I STILL WATCH HER MOVIES WHENEVER THERE ON. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH HER FAMILY,BUT JUST REMEMBER,SHE'S NOT GONE FROM US,SHE'S JUST ON THE OTHER SIDE. GOD BLESS.
FRM A FAN IN SANTA ANA, CA. 8-)
June 24, 2014
WAT A BLESSING GOD GAVE US ONE AWSOME ENTERTAINER!! U MADE US ALL VERY HAPPY W-UR MOVIES, THE MOVES U & MR ROBINSON SHARED 2GTHR U SHOWD US LOTS OF LOVE W-UR DANCE MOVES... MAY U RIP!! GOD BLESS HER FAM.. LUV U SHIRLEY
Vickie Walters
June 15, 2014
I will always have you Shirley through your films. love and prayers to your family we have lost a great human being.
June 12, 2014
Great person she worked hard her whole life. Hope she knew how much she was loved.
Psalm 46:1
June 11, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
June 10, 2014
What talent she had! I'm 74, and have always loved her movies!!! She was such a shining example of talent, and personality.
God rest your soul Mrs. Shirley Temple Black. You made all of our lives brighter!!
stubbs baldwin
June 7, 2014
Thank you for your movies .you will always be missed & in everyones heart.-stubby baldwin-(salem,OR)
carolyn colwell
May 16, 2014
"my childhood idol you will be miss"
May 16, 2014
Still in my heart after all these years. You will be missed.
LUV* TERI
May 15, 2014
WE WILL MISS YOU ~SHIRLEY~ U ARE ONE AWSOME LIL PRINCESS UR LEGACY WILL LIVE ON FOREVER!! RIP U PRECIOUS SEÑORA GOD BLESS...
May 15, 2014
I USED TO COLLECT DOLLS, AT LEAST 6 ARE SHIRLEY TEMPLE, 2 HAVE COME UP MISSING ALREADY.DOLL ROOM IS DOWNSTAIRS, I AM IN WHEELCHAIR FROM PSP DISEASE, CANT GO DOWNSTAIRS OFTEN.YOUR FAMILY HAS MY SYMPATHY IN THIS LOSS OF A VERY TALENTED PERSON.
Nakia Terry
May 13, 2014
I Love You Shirley Temple
Lisa Weiner
May 5, 2014
To Shirley Temple.
You were a very talented actress. I liked watching you dance and sing On the good ship lollipop. My prayers go to your family and friends. Lisa Weiner
*Parker*
May 4, 2014
I am doing a paper on Shirley, I found out some rely cool things about her you never would have guessed!
Rebecca Anderson
April 30, 2014
You were an amazing woman Shirley im doing a report on you and I was named after your movie Rebecca and the sunny brook farm
Linda
April 29, 2014
Shirley, you will live on in our hearts forever. God blessed you with a huge amount of talent and beauty. Thank you so much for all the precious moments watching your movies.
Marie Nelson
April 24, 2014
Thank you for all you gave us.
Shirley Moux
April 21, 2014
Thanks for your wonderful films and talent! My daughter and I will always treasure your movies, which brought us joy and fond memories. She is probably the only 9 year old who knows about you and has a Shirley Temple doll of 1970s. God bless and comfort your love ones.
Rebecca and Rita Kennen
April 19, 2014
You were a great dancer and actress. I miss you. I loved Heidi, A little Princess and Bright Eyes. Your dimples, curls, smile and how you danced was sweet. It made me happy.
Rest In Peace.. We love you??
April 17, 2014
I thank u for the beautiful memories u leave behind Ur legacy will live on may u RIP!! SHIRLEY U ROCK!!
FRM 1 OF UR FANS:^) TERESA ALCALA`
April 9, 2014
TO A LOVING BEAUTIFUL, FUNNY AWSOME ACTRESS! UR LEGACY WILL LIVE 4EVER NO ONE CAN EVER 4GET `SHIRLEY TEMPLE` GOD BLESS U ALWAYS SWEET PRINCESS... GONE BUT NEVER FORGTTN MEMORIES OF U WILL ALWAYS B IN MY <3 I THNX U 4 BEING SUCH A GREAT ACTRESS. LOVING U MS TEMPLE! RIP NOW N 4EVR
Tam
April 8, 2014
What a wonderful lady, I adored her movies as I was growing up. My grandma wanted to be her also when she was growing up (Shirley's contemporary). My prayers are with her loving family.
April 7, 2014
Thanks for the memories...You were a SHINING STAR!
THE SUMLER BOWDEN, JR. GIRLS OF MOUNT GILEAD, NC
April Goins
April 7, 2014
I was fascinated with your dance technique and your humble spirit. I loved how you displayed your feelings for Bill Robinson on your shoulders for such a gifted and talented black dancer and actor during an awkward time in history..you always made me and my sisters smile. We have continued the tradition of ..watching your shows ..and sharing this tradition with our .children and granchildren..Rest in Peace Shirley....Job well done!
Cris
April 7, 2014
Thanks for your life...
April 3, 2014
i miss yo shows
March 31, 2014
Little Shirley was entertaining and joy to watch, she made many of us smile. To her family and all that love and miss her. The loss of a dear love one can make one's heart heavy.....God promises: When we "Throw our burdens on him that he will sustain us".
Psalms 22...May you find comfort.
~Cincinnati, Ohio~
Brenda Owen
March 31, 2014
I have always loved Shirley Temple. My heart sank when I heard she passed. She gave me countless hours of pleasure. She is in Heaven. GOD now has the earth's greatest treasure.
linda parker
March 31, 2014
I will always remember the young Shirley. I hug my Shirley Temple doll as I realize she is gone. She became a great lady. She was truly one of a kind. I am so sorry for your loss.
L Alban
March 28, 2014
God Bless You!
joan simmons
March 20, 2014
shirley temple a little sweat heart love the song ; all i want for xmas is a hippopotomus that is sooooo cute R,I.P SHIRLEY GOD BLESS YOU AND LOVE ALL YOUR SONGS
Sandra W
March 20, 2014
Just wanted to write a word of comfort in your time of sorrow. "He will actually swallow up death for ever, and the Sovereign Lord Jehovah will certainly wipe the tears from all faces."
May you have hope in our creator in that he will do all that he purposes.
wendy acosta
March 17, 2014
So sorry to have lost such a great person loved her little girl movies.lost part of my history R.I.P.
GRAMAGLITTER
March 12, 2014
A LITTLE OLDER THAN ME BUT MY FRIEND GROWING UP. SHE WAS A TERRIFIC MODEL TO SHOW US THAT GOOD GALS FINISH FIRST AND SHE WAS THE BEST. MARCIE
HECHT GRAMAGLITTER
Toni Ormiston
March 11, 2014
Amazing little girl that warmed our hearts and an amazing woman who did so much in her lifetime. My heart goes out to her family. Thank you for sharing her with us.
Kathleen V
March 10, 2014
Thank you, thank you, thank you. We loved you, and we do love you.
Gloria Knight
March 10, 2014
She was before my time, but she is timeless and will always be remembered as the one of a kind adorable toddler. Good bye Mrs. Black, there will never be again another like you.
Bobbie Sigers
March 9, 2014
Shirley Temple rest in peace "Little Princess"; you will be forever in my heart!!!
A loving Fan!!!!
Cindy&Kenny Zokowich
March 9, 2014
Shirley and Family, How can any words express the joy so many of us had when watching you in movies. You were the cutest child with all those ringlets of curls. You were so talented and made daily life fun with your smile. Life was hard for so many back in the depression, and you helped to lessen the sadness and gave hope to many with your energy and talent. Your family will miss you but they'll feel you near them. You've been blessed with eternal life in heaven, and you're probably entertaining people there now. I've most of your movies and several Shirley Temple dolls. They'll be passed to my granddaughters and I hope they'll cherish them also. Is there another talented family member in the Temple-Black clan? May you all hold this precious lady in your hearts and thoughts always, and smile when you think of her. What a blessing Shirley was to the world and a bright light. Thank You for the memories and for all you did for this country as our ambassador. This world needs more people like Shirley Temple-Black and all the good she did in her lifetime. GOD BLESS you all!!
"Good Night My Love"
Bonnie Akers
March 5, 2014
"I Will Always Love You! My Little Princess, Your Star Will Never! Burn Out!I Am So Honored To Have Been In Our Cities TV Guide, To Share My Shirley Collection And My Love And Admiration For You! Thank You! For All The Love And Kindness You Gave To The World, The World Will Never Forget You! And Nither Will I." I Will Always Cherish You Forever In My Heart, Your Love Lives On!-Bonnie Akers (Columbus,OH)
Cynthia
March 5, 2014
To the family, please accept my sincere condolences. I LOVED HER MOVIES!!! I don't think there's any that I didn't see, "The Good Ship Lollipop", "Heidi", "The little Princess", "Bright Eyes". How cute and adorable and talented she was. I'm sure she will be missed dearly by her family and her many fans, but her legacy lives on. I pray that her family will be comforted by their sweet memories of her and by the comfort of knowing that God see your pain and he care about what you're going through (John 5:28,29; Revelations 21:3,4).
Daria Ilene Annglow Mercer
March 4, 2014
Thank You Love...
mary theriault-fink
March 4, 2014
I have grown up watching your movies I own lot's of them my children and grandchildren enjoy your movies too.I have 4 dolls of you and my most favorite is my walking doll...my daughters played with them...and now my grandaughters play with them as well...you will be missed and loved every second of every day ...you are part of our family forever rest in peace.mary theriault- fink and family
Cynthia Staton
March 3, 2014
I will always love you and you will forever be in my heart! xoxoxoxo
Jerry O'Connor Bottari
March 3, 2014
I wrote this poem the day that I heard she had left this world, but not our hearts where she will always be. My deepest sympathy I send to her family, friends, and the world at this sad time and I share this poem in her memory for each of you.
The World's Little Princess
She gave the world a reason to smile with her own smiles for years…
She lit up my childhood when I was sad and lonely…
Her songs of enchantment taught children to eat their spinach…
Not to over indulge in candy from “The Good Ship Lollipop”….
And to fill their days with “Animal Crackers in My Soup”….
Where lions and tigers would loop ta loop in your bowl of soup…
And, “an old straw hat, a pair of overalls, and a worn out pair of shoes…
Were no disgrace in those lean years after the Great Depression…
She danced and sang her way into your heart and would never leave...
Little girls around the world in homes, yards, and garages would try…
Their very best to sing and dance their way into their parent's hearts like her…
As we grew, she grew and showed the world the innocence of young love…
Then she shared her love of Fairytales once a week to the children of world…
Who more fitting than an angel of the earth should serve as an Ambassador…
A light in the world has gone out leaving a legacy of smiles, songs, and dances…
Forever preserved for my grandchildren, their grandchildren, and every child at heart…
In a collection of films and records that will be loved now as they were then…
Thanks to this little girl with bright eyes, smiles, and the voice of an angel…
Who grew into a loving, caring, and amazing woman whose smile still will shine…
In the hearts of the children, grandchildren, and children at heart for all eternity…
It is time to sing with all the other angels…goodbye and rest in peace…
Shirley Temple Black, the world became lighter because you were in it…
Written: February 11, 2014 By: Jerry O'Connor Bottari
Rusty Taylor
March 2, 2014
It was a privilege for me to work at Bank of California and meet Mrs. Black when she was a Board of Director.
Jill Jolliff
March 2, 2014
You made a lonely, only child happy when I saw your movies. I took tap lessons and would dance along with you when I watched.
When I grew up I had 2 daughters; Rebecca and Heidi.
Thank you for all my wonderful memories.
Jill Jolliff (San Jacinto, CA)
March 2, 2014
Her movies and her talent made me smile when other things couldn't she will be missed.
Perry Beneduce
March 2, 2014
She brought so much joy and laughter to generation after generation. It seems unfair that she is gone. Rest in peace Shirley, the world is better because of you.
Lisa Weiner
March 2, 2014
To Shirley Temple,
You were a very talented actress. I liked the way you sang on the good ship lollipop. My prayers go to your family and friends. Lisa Weiner
Cynthia
March 1, 2014
I absolutely adored in her movies as little girl! She was cute, funny and had so much talent. Her abilities were truly gifts from God. I loved watching her as a child and even as an adult. She will be missed so much by her many fans, but I'm sure there's no comparison to the pain her family must be feeling. Our heavenly Father knows how painful it is when we lose someone we love to death and he promise that he is going to “wipe out every tear” from our eyes, and “death will be no more” … Revelations 21:4. Please allow God to comfort you along with all of your many sweet memories that you shared with her.
Maryanne
March 1, 2014
Ill remember you by my Grandma & your namesake drink, & by your entertainment! <3
Malone Family
February 27, 2014
May our Creator give you comfort during this time of sorrow. Many people are emotionally and spiritually strengthen after reading the Scriptures to learn their love one is no longer suffering. (Genesis 3:19)
February 27, 2014
I can barely believe our little seet curly blonde little girl is gone. When is she being buried?I work with kids of all ages in public school as a sub. in Miami,Fl. and since the announcement of her passing-I often hear especially the girls singing some of her songs.And ,older kids are aware of her and Billy"Bojangles"Robinson and their famous dancing.Shirley-you will forever remain"that sweet curly haired girkl in our lives.We love you,and orayers are sent out to your living family members.MP-Miami,Fl/
Jay Welsh
February 27, 2014
There are not many boys or guys that have entered their sadness and condolences, may I please be one of the few. Aa a small boy in the rural part of York, Pennsylvania I was introduced first to your photographs and the many articles printed about you and became enchanted with you. Over the years there became less and less news of you and when the recent announcement was made of your passing I was truly devastated. I will always cherish your memory and those ever loving dimples that you have. I am positive as a Christian that you are now with our loving creator and are in the ever lasting presence of our Blessed Savior jesus Christ for all eternity. God Bless you forever Shirley Temple Black. RIP
Connie Marshall
February 27, 2014
You have graced all they days of my life with your Beautiful Soul. How can I thank you Dearest Shirley? Love, so much Love to you, wherever you are. Unending Blessings for you and all of your beloved family.
Lee Boyd
February 26, 2014
Thank you Shirley for bringing smiles to so many peoples lives my daughter will be singing your songs to her children god bless you now together with your hubby may the Angels be with you eternally xxx
Tisha Matticks
February 25, 2014
It is never easy to lose a love one...As I've told my family; "I would rather feel the pain because I know I loved someone, than to never feel the pain because I never loved anyone. Many times we are selfish and want to hold onto our love one's knowing how they are suffering. Texas thoughts and prayers go out to your family as you now soar the heavens with your late husband Charles and with the angles above watching over your family. You will be missed, but certainly well never be forgotten!
Tosha Livingston
February 25, 2014
When I first found out Shirley Temple Passed away my heart dropped. I grew up watching all of her movies, and will watch them every chance I get whenever her movies are shown on television. She was TRULY a legend, and will be sorely missed. May she rest in PEACE!
Alma-Marie Graf
February 25, 2014
Seeing you in Movies gave me the hope to dream and to dare to be different. Thank you for that undeniable star quality that you possessed to the end. Now, you're dancing with the angels.
Deanna Louderback
February 25, 2014
i have every movie she ever made and watch them when i am sad because they always put a smile on your face and in your heart
Joan Volner
February 24, 2014
I absolutely love Shirley Temple and have all of her movies!! I hope the movie industry gives a great tribute to her!! It would only be right after all she gave America!!! She will be greatly missed by all of America!! Rest In Peace Shirley!!! Thank You for making my childhood so great!!! We love you and will miss you more then you could ever have imagined!! I'm going to make it a Shirley Temple movie day this weekend!! God Bless You..... now you can fly with the real Angels!! Sweetest of Dreams, Jo.Volner (Cottage Grove, Minnesota) P.S Thank You for all of the memories I will carry with me for the rest of my life!!!
February 24, 2014
I love Shirley Temple Grew up watching all her movies ,and she was a great lady May you rest in peace .
Bonnie Goodrich
February 24, 2014
rip you will be missed
R. A. Heddinger
February 24, 2014
Monday, February 24, 2014
There is a Christian Show in the morning here in Calgary. The message today was and is definitely a tribute to Shirley Temple Black and all of us who follow God. The message was for us to vision how God sees us. God is to lead, and we are to follow in God's love for us in the direction God wants us to go. God has a plan for each and every one of us!
This very simple direction God will give us a life we would never could believe would happen.
Shirley Temple Black did follow and God gave her work that would lead in wisdom to enlighten and help millions of individuals; because we all need God's live, direction and wisdom. It is a dominos of love, Thank you, Shirley, now it is for all of us to see us as God sees us and take lessons of love and leadership from you.
My Mom named my youngest sister (my sister will be 57 years old on May 25th): Shirley, but she is modest and told me that the reason she gave Shirley her name was because she liked it, in reality my Mother named her after Shirley Temple. Thank you, God's Love will never stop because of your example and leadership: Shirley Temple Black!
February 24, 2014
May you Rest In Peace sweet Angel. I am very sad that you left this life but You are now flying above with much joy and happiness. May your sweet face and beautiful smile continue to bring happiness from above. I will always treasure the memories of my life with you here through your movies.
Susan Millar
February 24, 2014
RIP Shirley Temple. A truly amazing iconic screen Legend Actress. " Sleep Tight Bright Eyes". Till we meet again someday soon up in heaven. Xxxxxxxxx
Barbara Sanders
February 24, 2014
Upstairs in my bedroom I have a Shirley Temple dress, it was a reminder of the impact she had on my childhood. From movies and music, we will always remember Shirley. Now in my middle years, I must say what is most important was the role model she was in her adult years and that her family was the most important thing to her! This is what really matters, not just what is on tape. So here's to you Mrs. Black and a life well lived!
susan tomlinson
February 24, 2014
MY HEART goes out to shirleys family.She was a tv idol to me.I would always watch her movies on sundayd.
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