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Althea Shirley Obituary
Kirtland - Kirtland - Althea Shirley, 64, passed away on March 4, 2020. She was born February 5, 1956 in Bisti, New Mexico to Frank & Alice Henry of Bisti, New Mexico.
Althea attended Navajo Mission as a teen. Later she moved to Denver, CO where she met her future husband, Calvin Shirley, where they married on August 16, 1975
After having a family and raising her sons for a few years she attended Mr. Johns Academy of Beauty Culture and graduated August 6, 1987 where she was a cosmetologist until her passing.
Althea had a contagious laugh and a smile that could brighten a room. Her kind heart was always willing to help others in need. Especially when It came to her grandchildren, They were her world.
Althea was preceded in death by Father Frank Henry & Sister Bernice Yazzie.
She is survived by her husband Calvin Shirley. Sons, Brainard (Antoinette) Maynard, Michael & Elijah Shirley. Grandchildren Lynnette, Kay'Lynne, Brainard JR, Kiara & Aubrianna Shirley.
Mother, Alice Henry. Brothers Raymond, Davis, Benjamin, Samuel & Aaron Henry. Sisters Rita LaPlante, Bessie Sherwood, Genevieve Yazzie & Rosita Toledo, With multiple Nieces & Nephews.
Funeral services will be held at Riverside Bread of Life Church in Fruitland NM on Monday March 9, 2020 at 10:00. Internment will follow at Kirtland Cemetery with a reception following the burial at Riverside Bread of Life.
Pall bearers will be Brainard Shirley, Daryl Henry, Orlando Yazzie, Gabriel Yazzie, Pete Sherwood, Derrick Henry & Ryan Friday. Althea is in the care of Cope Memorial Chapel.
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linda stephenson
March 25, 2020
i am sad for your family. Althea was a good neighbor and she will be missed.
Val
March 9, 2020
Sadden. Words can never describe.
Darlene Yazzie
March 9, 2020
Sincerest condolences to family and friends. Sad to hear of her passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you today. God be with you all and may you find comfort in Gods grace and nay the cherished memories sustain you. God bless.
Jeanie Nez
March 9, 2020
Its just a shock to me that you are gone I will surely miss you were part of my grandmother an you told me you knew her I will treasure our friendship an the memories with love from Faith Christian fellowship from Gallup NM an from the Nez family rest in paradise Althea God has you in his arms an care ❤
Nelda Benallyson
March 8, 2020
Never in my world that I thought I would be reading your name in this section! You are such a sweet sweet & kind Lady and my Friend . RIP Beautiful Lady.
Taytum Napoleon
March 7, 2020
Always There for Our Family from the Beginning..The Napoleon family will always cherish that & Rest In Paradise p.s. Say Hi to Our Dad..
Tracy Toledo
March 7, 2020
i miss you sooo much already... you were always there for me... you were my mom... now that you are gone... I feel lost without you and Alex...
Melinda Begay
March 7, 2020
Oh my friend...may you rest in peace. I will miss you always. My condolences to Barney & your boys & families. You were a very special lady...made me laugh. I will miss our visits.
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