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Shirley Gray-Pearce Obituary

Shirley Gray-Pearce passed away on February 23, 2019 at the East Longmeadow Skill Nursing Center surrounded by her loving family. Shirley was born on April 11, 1945 to the late Elreth and Lester James. Shirley is survived by her loving husband Errol Pearce, her daughter; Janet Gray, 2 sons; Robert and Richard Gray, 3 step sons, 5 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, and many loving nieces and nephews, family and friends. Shirley was the epitome of grace and beauty, she was an avid reader as well. Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 7, 2019 at the Celestial Praise Church of God, 321 Wilbraham Rd., Springfield, MA 01109. Visitation will be 10-11:30AM, with funeral service immediately following at 11:30AM, with burial at Hillcrest Park Cemetery 895 Parker St. Springfield, MA 01129. Henderson Funeral Home is in charge of all professional services. Please sign guestbook at www.hendersonsfh.com

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Published by The Republican from Mar. 4 to Mar. 5, 2019.

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Angella Martin

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10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Celestial Praise Church of God

321 Wilbraham Rd., Springfield, MA

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7

Funeral service

11:30 a.m.

Celestial Praise Church of God

321 Wilbraham Rd., Springfield, MA

Funeral services provided by:

Henderson Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Inc. - Springfield

52 Hancock St., Springfield, MA 01109

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