Shirley Scovell Smith Bajoie

1927 - 2019

Shirley Scovell Smith Bajoie, age 92, a resident of Charlotte, NC passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2019 surrounded by her loving children; Annette Smith Brown Giles, Phyliss Smith Bocage, and Aaron Jerome Bajoie. Shirley was born on June 13, 1927 to Estelle and Edward Scovell, Sr. in New Orleans, LA. Shirley was the owner of the Algiers Daycare Center in New Orleans, LA. She and her late husband, Olander Paul Bajoie relocated and joined family members in Charlotte, NC after Hurricane Katrina. Service will take place on August 13, 2019 at Hickory Grove Baptist Church, 7200 E. W.T. Harris Blvd., Charlotte, NC. At 11:00 am with visitation beginning at 10:00 am. The interment will take place on Friday, August 16, 2019, in McDonoghville Cemetery, Gretna, LA. Visitation at Westside Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home, 5101 Westbank Expy. Marrero, LA from 10:00 am until 12:00 pm. Westside Leitz-Eagan Funeral in charge of the funeral service. Online condolences available at www.westsideleitzeagan.com