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Jul 30, 1933 - Nov 19, 2023
She was a WONDERFUL teacher!
Sallie Jackson and Myrtie Wofford
Sallie Jackson
November 25, 2023 | Kentwood, LA | Friend
Shirley and I first became friends when I moved back to the 6th ward and took a teaching position at New Zion . I will always treasure our friendship that lasted for 38 years. We shared a love for teaching, sports, and Chinese food! In the past few years , we have spoken almost everyday. I learned so much about her in those conversations. She loved the Lord, her family , and Mississippi State. I’ll miss her , but I’m so thankful she is completely healed now , and enjoying the rewards of being...
Regina Lee
November 24, 2023 | Kentwood, LA | Friend
She was my PE coach. Will be truly missed and remembered
Trenisha Anderson
November 23, 2023 | Roseland, LA | Student
Mrs. O’Quinn was my coach when I found out I was having seizures. She made sure I was good and able to still play . She never made me feel and different from everyone else. She was amazing . She will be missed.
Fredrika Blackburn
November 23, 2023 | Kentwood, LA | Student
Mrs. O’Quinn was my coach when I found out I was having seizures. She never changed the way she treated me . She made sure I was ok and was still able to play. She will be missed.
Fredrika Blackburn
November 23, 2023 | Kentwood, LA | Student
My first high school coach, who gave me the opportunity to show case my talents!!
Miesha Ellzey
November 22, 2023 | Kentwood, LA | Student
She was a great friend to me a neighbor when growing up a coach when I was at Line Creek and remember coming to visit at her house when I was young she will be missed by her many friends and family so sorry for your loss praying for your family ❤
Bobbye Sue Simmons - Herrington
November 22, 2023 | Summit, MS | Friend
She was a great teacher and person. I had her at New Zion for science. She took us to Huntsville Alabama to the Space Center and to the only hockey game I have ever been to.
I am sorry for your loss.
Jennifer Edwards
November 22, 2023 | Kentwood, LA | Student
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Bennie Simmons
November 22, 2023 | Kentwood, LA | Friend
Shirley Durham O’Quin of Osyka, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on November 19 after a brief illness. She was 90 years old. Shirley was born in Durant, Mississippi, on July 30, 1933, to William Edward and Mary Ellen Durham. After graduating from Durant High School, she received a degree in education from Delta State University. She then embarked on a more than 30-year career as a teacher and basketball coach. Coaching basketball was Shirley’s passion. During her career, she had more than 500 high school wins, and her Spring Creek high school basketball team made it to the Sweet 16 of the Louisiana State playoffs several times. She lived a wonderful, full life doing exactly what she loved: coaching, working in the garden, planting flowers, making jellies, and playing any and every sport she could. She considered it a privilege to have the opportunity to shape so many young lives throughout her career, and she often spoke fondly of her many basketball girls and students. Shirley is survived by her sons, Don O’Quin and Kerry O’Quin; her daughter, Terri O’Quin; her grandchildren, Jennifer Anstey, Jeffrey O’Quin, Jakob O’Quin, Cheyenne O’Quin, and Layla O’Quin; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Jack O’Quin, and her six older siblings. A graveside service will be held at Line Creek Cemetery, Kentwood, on Saturday, November 25, at 10:00 am. Donations can be made in honor of Shirley to Womenssportsfoundation.org. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
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