Shirley Halstead Harrell

Shirley Harrell, 86, died December 6, 2021. Shirley was born in Norfolk, VA to the late Robert Lee and Lessie Cowan Halstead. She graduated from Great Bridge High School in 1953. A member of Great Bridge UMC, Shirley loved music, playing the organ and Bridge. A passion for flower gardening led to owning and operating her own florist. Above all, Shirley's true passion was spending time with and caring for her family.

She was predeceased by her beloved husband, George "Alvin" Harrell. Left to cherish her memory are her loving children, Susan Glisson (Britt) of Doswell, VA, Toni McKenna (Fred) of Chesapeake, and Wesley Peoples (Lori) of Chesapeake; grandchildren, Geoffrey (Ari), Andrew (Monica), Claire (Charlie), Emily, Kelly (Luke), Sarah, Paul (Taylor), Chelsea, and Trey (Jessica); great grandchildren, Cloe, JP, Lincoln, Jack, Beau, and Cooper; and a community of family and friends.

The family will receive friends on Thursday from 6:00 pm until 7:30 pm at Altmeyer Funeral Home, Chesapeake. A celebration of Shirley's life will be held on Friday at 2:00 pm at Great Bridge UMC with interment following at Chesapeake Memorial Gardens. Memorial donations may be sent to Great Bridge UMC or a charity of your choice. Express condolences to the family at www.altmeyerfh.com.