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Shirley Sison Obituary
Norfolk - Shirley Fay Sison, 79, passed away at her home in Norfolk on Tuesday, January 13, 2015.
Chances are- if you spent any significant time in Ocean View, particularly if you had kids in Ocean View- you had the pleasure of meeting Fay. Or you at least knew her kin, who tend to know everyone. Fay worked for many years on Chelsea Avenue at what is now known as Ocean Learning Center. She loved every minute she spent there taking care of babies.
Born Shirley Fay Barber on March 8, 1935, Fay was originally from Greensboro, North Carolina, but spent much of her life in Portsmouth & Norfolk. She was the mother of six and a devoted wife of Emiliano Sison for 40 years. "Nanny," as she was known to her 15 grandkids and 18 great-grandkids, was famous for shaking her hips whenever the mood struck, swooning over her "fellers," watching her favorite romance movies & laughing her way through each day.
Fay is preceded in death by her parents, Daisy Faust & Shelton Barber; siblings Pauline Veselosky, Vivian Edwards, Beverly Bell, Lois Weaver & Josephine Carlton; & son David Nickerson. Fay is survived by her wonderful husband Emy; twin sister Kay Dominici & brother Doyle Barber; children Guy Nickerson, Joseph Nickerson, Daniel Nickerson, Sandra Dizon, Micheal "Pine" Sison & Joey Sison. The family would also like to thank Sentara Home Health Care and Hospice.
The family will receive friends at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Tidewater Drive Chapel on Wednesday, January 21, 2015 from 6 to 8 p.m. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, January 22, 2015 at Forest Lawn Cemetery. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com. Fay hated flowers (they reminded her of funerals) so if it "feels ya good," please contribute to her final expenses by visiting http://www.gofundme.com/k7kuuw.
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Shelton Dominici
January 25, 2015
Aunt Fay was an enormous influence on my childhood. Her smile, her laughter, and endless love have left a handprint on my heart that I will carry through me life. I know that you live on and shine in your family's love, joy and laughter.
Walter Osbon
January 21, 2015
We are praying for your family in this time of loss. Fay will always hold a special place in my heart.
January 21, 2015
Mrs. Sison will always hold a special memory in my heart. She was the Grandma at Twin Oaks to my daughter, my nieces and my nephew, and also was a special mentor to my sister Terri for many years! May you rest now...My prayers are with your family...
Patti Noga Davis
Sharon Fay Parisi
January 20, 2015
There are no words to say how much my Aunt Fay means to me. I have so many wonderful memories, from the time I was a little girl, she was always an important part of my life. Her heart was big enough to love so many completely & unconditionaly.
Bree Sison
January 19, 2015
Nanny should indeed live forever. So well said Sam. She will so long as there's a breath in me. XO
JUDITH SCHUTZ
January 18, 2015
To all of Fay's family, my prayers and thoughts are with all of you. I had the please of meeting and knowing Fay through her niece Sharon,my very best friend., I loved the times we had when Fay visited her family in CT. She will always be remembered as a kind, caring and loving woman. She will never be forgotten. She will remain in our hearts forever.
January 17, 2015
So sorry for all of the family you will be missed dearly you will live always in their hearts you can never be replaced. Praying for all of your family god bless all of you??
Samantha Mahon
January 17, 2015
I only met you a handful of times Fay, well...I never actually knew that was your name, as I knew you as nanny. You rocked my sweet baby Liam when he was born, and your granddaughter Amber inherited your talent of rocking babies to sleep (that part of you lives on through her). Some people should live forever, and you were one of the ones that should have. You will be deeply missed, and whenever I see someone rocking their babies, I will think of your sweet soul. Rest In Paradise sweet nanny!
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