Photo courtesy of Pitts Funeral Home of Erie
Erie, Pennsylvania
Aug 8, 1949 – Dec 10, 2020 (Age 71)
Shirley Ann Crockett (71) was granted eternal heavenly rest on Thursday December 10, 2020 by her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Shirley Ann Crockett was born in Heidelberg, MS, on August 8, 1949, to the late John E. and Johnnie Mae Harrison - Arrington. Shirley graduated from South Side High School and attained an Associate Degree from Erie Business Center.
Over the years, Shirley was employed in the following places: American Meter, Lord’s, Sears, Allstate, and General Electric. In addition, she was self-employed and owned her own daycare while also providing a beautiful home to her foster children.
She enjoyed praising and worshipping the Lord at Mt. Ebal Missionary Baptist Church, where she served as the Past Superintendent of the Sunday School department, Adult Sunday School teacher, and Sunday School Treasurer. She loved cooking Sunday dinner for her family, sewing, piano, and making fleece blankets.
Shirley leaves to cherish the memories of her life well lived, to her beloved husband of 46 years William Crockett Sr., whom she joined in holy matrimony on April 27, 1974, (2) daughters, Chandrika Crockett and Ja’Lishia Crockett; (1) son William Crockett Jr., (1) Sister, Sandra (James) Barnett, (1) Brother, Marvin (Glenda) Arrington, (14) Grandchildren, Britnyee, Destynee, Dwayne, Trent, Alexandra, Dasia, Jasmyne, Nicole, Dre’Shaun, Malik, Marquise, Kenyatta Jr., Paul Jr. Monique. (6) Great-Grandchildren, Angelo, Da’Kiya, Promise, N’Vi, Alias, Brielle. (1) God-Daughter, Tesha Evans. Close Friends include: Shirley Clark, Glenell Bender, Leetha Johnson, and Mitch Jordan. Shirley will long be remembered by her strong hearted spirit, her ministry, her delicious cooking, many family gatherings, singing, the love she had for her family, and her words of encouragement toward others.
Read MoreStill missing you my friend. That feeling is always with those who loved you and were happy being with you. Put in a good word for those of us left behind so that someday we can all be together again.
Karen and Jared Anderson
August 02, 2025 | Friend
Still missing you Shirley, every time we come home, I think, we need to go visit. Then I remember. Time may dull the pain but the hole will never be filled. Prayers for the family, I know Shirley doesn't need them, she's already with our Lord.
Karen and Jared Anderson
December 08, 2023 | Friend
How I miss the occasional phone call and talking to Shirley and the family, I know Jared misses his annual Birthday call. I still can't believe this beautiful woman is gone from our sight, but I know she is with God now. Hard medicine for us maybe, but it certainly how she spent her life to attain. She is happy, we are sad. We will always love and miss her deeply, as I'm sure her family will too.
Karen and Jared Anderson
December 08, 2021
To the Crockett family: we are so sorry for your loss. We didn’t know she had passed and can’t believe she is gone. We will miss talking to her, I am so thankful for everything she taught me, I sure had tons of questions. We loved her like family and are thinking about all of you too, you will be in our prayers. Wish there was a way to get a hold of one of you. We are in Mesa, AZ now.
Karen and Jared Anderson
March 03, 2021 | Mesa, AZ | Friend
I love and will miss you dearly and send all of my love and prayers for all of us who have to go on with you
DOROTHY AUSTIN
December 22, 2020 | MARIETTA, GA | Family
My condolences to the family. Shirley was one of the best classmates at Erie Business Center. She always had something positive to share and a smile on her face. Rest in peace Shirley.
Tina Schiefelbein
December 21, 2020 | Classmate
Prayers and condulances goes out to a beautiful lady who had a heart of gold and who shared alot of her widsom..you will forever be missed and loved by the STEPHENS sisters.we can never thank you enough for the LOVE and kindness you showed us when we first came to MT EBAL CHURCH...Luv Hugs and Prayers to your family Sis SHIRLEY .R.I.H.luv KATHY..CAROL..MARIE
Kathy Stephens
December 16, 2020 | Friend
So sorry to hear about MS Shirley...she made a big impact on my life ..she will be truly missed and I will always remember and cherrish that beautiful soprano voice the choir or church will never be the same without her.prayers and condolences to Shaun and the family.
Kathy Stephens
December 16, 2020 | Friend
Sis Shirley We are going to miss you, that big smile from across the church, and your great leadership in our choir. RIP. Your Sisters In Christ. Carolyn, Kathy and Marie
Carolyn Gore
December 16, 2020 | Friend
