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Shirley Meadows Obituary
August 2, 1934 - June 27, 2024
Raleigh, North Carolina - Shirley Moose Meadows, born Shirley Patricia Moose, passed away peacefully on June 27, 2024 at the age of eight-nine in Raleigh, NC. Her place of birth was Stanley County, NC on August 2, 1934. Shirley's vibrant and generous spirit touched the lives of all that knew and loved her.
Shirley was a 1956 graduate of East Carolina University earning a BA in Education. She then dedicated over 30 years teaching art and creativity to elementary and middle school students in the Wake County Public School System. She was a gifted/creative artist and loved sharing her talents with her students, family, and church community.
Shirley led an active and giving life; she was a beauty pageant winner and was a collegiate synchronized swimmer. Also, a talented table tennis player who participated in the National Sr. Olympic games.
Shirley was a fabulous lifetime dancer. In addition, her hobbies included playing cards and bunco with friends, and all manner of arts and crafts projects. Shirley made herself available to all in need. Her life legacy is exemplified by her 50 years of faithful membership at St. Johns Baptist Church in Raleigh, where she joyfully served the Lord, her church, and all its people.
Shirley was the heart of her family and is celebrated by them for her endless support and abundant love. She is survived by her children, Robin Phillips of Raleigh, NC, Rhonda Phillips Neely of Knightdale, NC, and Russ Phillips and his wife Fran of Wake Forest, NC. Shirley was a cherished grandmother to Ashleigh Severn, Tucker Frazier, Macklin Frazier, Mollie Frazier, Christen Neely Williamson, Michael Neely, Nathan Phillips, Brian Phillips, and Sarah Phillips. Her great grandchildren are: Isabel, Charlotte, Mila, Dalia, and Jonathan. Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, James Moose and Mollie Moose Gobble of Salisbury, NC.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, July 27, 2024, at St. Johns Baptist Church, 1615A Oberlin Rd, Raleigh, NC. Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m. followed by a memorial service at 2:00 p.m.
To honor Shirley's legacy of kindness and generosity, the family requests that in lieu of flowers or donations, please simply do something nice for somebody else.
The family also wants to express their sincere appreciation to Heartland Hospice and the Renaissance at Traditions for their amazing care of Shirley in her last year of life. They truly provided an honorable end to life for Shirley as well as the family.
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Memories and Condolences
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Diane Garner
July 8, 2025
When I think of Shirley Meadows, I smile. She was a very talented artist and teacher. I enjoyed sharing a classroom with her at North Ridge Elementary School when we were both teaching part time. We were also in a Bunco group together and shared many fun times in that group. She leaves quite a legacy. She was, indeed, a special lady and friend.
Betty Wynne
July 27, 2024
Shirley was a great help in the children´s ministry at St John´s. She helped me with so many things, from scenery to projects to crafts and art with children.
I will always remember seeing her beauty i of Durant photo at a gathering we had between youth and adults where everyone was supposed to bring a photo of themselves as a young person! Wow! Beautiful inside and out!
Diane Garner
July 16, 2024
Shirley was a very special lady. I enjoyed sharing a classroom with her at North Ridge Elementary and we had lots of fun with our Bunco group. She was a beauty with a flair for fashion and elegance. She was a true class act and will be dearly missed.
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