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Shirley Wilson Obituary

Shirley Hairston Wilson NORFOLK - On Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009, Shirley Hairston Wilson peacefully slipped into eternal rest at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. She was born Nov. 23, 1942, in Henry County (Martinsville, Va.) to the late Davis and Frances Hairston. She was a 1960 graduate of Carver High School in Henry County. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in political science from Norfolk State University in 1975, and her Master of Arts in special education in 2001. Shirley was a devoted member of Bank Street Memorial Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her brother, David Hairston Jr. Shirley leaves to cherish her memory her beloved husband, Jimmie; daughter, Shelby; son, Michael (Ayana); one grandson, Brandon Latney; one granddaughter-to-be; one nephew, Lynn Hairston; three brothers-in-law, Donnell Wilson (LeKeshia), Earnest Wilson (Merita) and Larry Millner; five nieces; stepfather-in-law, Manx Artis; two lifelong friends, Darlene Stockton and Mary D. Cuffee; and a host of other relatives and friends. A funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Friday in Bank Street Memorial Baptist Church, 7036 Chesapeake Blvd., Norfolk. The Rev. Dr. Joseph P. Lee Sr. will officiate. A wake will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday in Metropolitan Funeral Service, Granby St. Chapel. A service and viewing will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday in Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, Cascade, Va. Condolences may be offered at www.metropolitanfuneralservice.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Nov. 4, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Shirley Wilson

17 Entries

Heather Johnson Wall

November 6, 2009

Shirley, I will always remember your smile, you embraced me when I joined the Norfolk Alumni Chapter of NSU. I will truly miss you.

George & Myrna Matthews

November 6, 2009

George and Myrna Matthews extend their deepest sympathy to husband Jimmy and children. Myrna remembers you Shelby from kindergarten at Crossroads School. You will remain in our prayers.

Nichelle Wright

November 5, 2009

Shelby and Brandon,
Remember that the loss of your mom and grandmom is shared by many friends who care and that you're in our thoughts and hearts and in our every prayer.

Tanya (Flood) & April Jones

November 5, 2009

Our deepest sympathies are with you Doug, Shelby and Mike. May God comfort your hearts and give you peace in this time of need.

Bobby & Mary Stockton

November 5, 2009

May the love of God be with and confort you, Wilson and Hairston family forever.

Arnetta Hairston

November 4, 2009

We are so very sorry for you loss of your Dear wife and mother. May God bless you with the peace of his love as he wraps his arms around you in your time of need. May the memories of Shirley put a smile on your face and joy in your heart.

With much love,
Samuel & Arnetta Hairston,

Shirley Biggs

November 4, 2009

Mr. Wilson and Family - God blessed you with an extraordinary wife, wonderful mother and friend. She has transitioned from labor to reward. She belongs to God and is in His loving care. Remember the wonderful years and God will give you peace.

Brenda & Carl McClanahan

November 4, 2009

Jimmie, Shelby, & Mike,

God had blessed your family with a wonderful wife, mom, and grandmother. Please accept our heartfelt condolences for Shirley's passing. “What moves through us is a silence, a quiet sadness, a longing for one more day, one more word, one more touch, we may not understand why you left this earth so soon, or why you left before we were ready to say good-bye, but little by little, we begin to remember not just that you died but that you lived and that your life gave us memories too beautiful to forget” (author unknown).

Love Always Carl & Brenda McClanahan

Cousin Doris & Freddy Williams

November 4, 2009

Our condolences to Doug, Shelby, and Micheal. May God bless, and you all are in our prayers.

DORIS & FREDDY WILLIAMS

November 4, 2009

Our condolences to Doug, Shelby, and Micheal. May God bless, and you all are in our prayers.

Maurice Langley

November 4, 2009

Shirley, may God Bless you & your family. You and your family were good friends to my mother, Mrs. Areatha Langley.

Andre Cason

November 4, 2009

Shelby, my condolences to you and your family.

Letitia Edwards

November 4, 2009

My heart is sadden to know Mrs. Wilson is no long with us but happy to know she was a great influence in my life. She will always be in my heart. Lov you, Mrs. Wilson and will see you again. Letitia Edwards and family.

Amy Smith

November 4, 2009

Shelby,
May it comfort you to know that
your mom is safe in God’s care now and that friends are praying for you in your time of sorrow.

Ruth Lindsey

November 4, 2009

I met Mrs Wilson while working at The Wilder Theather at NSU. We worked as ushers. She was a beautiful person and a joy to work with. I will really miss her kind heart and sweet spirit.
Sincerly,
Ruth E Lindsey

Nikki Moore

November 4, 2009

My prayers and thoughts are with you. We love you very much, and will miss cousin Shirley.

Pete & Pamela Hampton

November 4, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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