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Shirley Childress Lesh

Shirley Lesh Obituary

Shirley Jean Childress Lesh, 67, of VA Beach, VA, passed away May 13, 2019. Shirley was born May 29, 1951, daughter of the late Robert Childress and Elizabeth Flowers Childress. She is survived by daughters, Kimberly Giannascoli and Kristi Lesh, grandsons, Jared Giannascoli and Jordan Herbert, and granddaughter, Kaitlyn Lesh, her brother William “Stevie� Richardson, wife Linda, his four children, friend and ex-husband, Nelson Lesh, aunts and cousins. Shirley was employed by Oceana Naval Exchange where she befriended some of her closest and most dear friends.

Published by The Virginian-Pilot on May 16, 2019.
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RIP my childhood friend, gone but not forgotten.

Debbie Sweet Grimsley

September 5, 2021

My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family. You will be missed cousin Shirley.

Catrina Flowers

June 1, 2019

Please accept my condolences on the loss of your Mother.
Don't hesitate to reach out if I can be of help.
Cousin Marsha

Marsha Lewis

May 24, 2019

My deepest sympathy to Shirleys family she will be truely missed rest in peace my friend

phillis carnforth

May 19, 2019

Shirley, my ladybug, you will be missed.

Lucille Green

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May 18, 2019

My sincerest condolences. May the God of all comfort strengthen the family during this time of deep sorrow. (Psalms 116:15)

May 18, 2019

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