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Shirley Jean Drayton

FUNERAL HOME

Guy & Allen Funeral Directors, Inc.

2959 West 11th Avenue

Gary, Indiana

Shirley Drayton Obituary

Drayton, Shirley Jean (affectionately called, "Auntie Shirley") was born in Columbia, Mississippi to the late Leroy and Goldie Jefferson. Shirley was employed by St. Catherine Hospital throughout high school and after graduation she worked as a Medical Laboratory Technician for several years. Shirley confessed her life to Christ at an early age at Macedonia Baptist Church in East Chicago, until she moved overseas. She was currently a member at St. Timothy Community Church. Shirley was preceded in death by parents; daughter, Pilar Yvette; and brother, George Ben Jefferson. She leaves to cherish her legacy and memory, her devoted husband, Robert Drayton Sr.; four siblings, Sara Patricia Jefferson, Lela Mounia, Ronald Jefferson, and Brenda Comer; five sons, Jeffery Patton, Terrence Drayton, Mark (Cynthia) Drayton, Gregory (Linda) Drayton, and Robert LaShay (Piccola) Drayton; numerous grandchildren; three brothers-in-law, Zeke (Mary) Drayton Jr., William "Bill" (Linda) Drayton, Larry Drayton; and two sisters-in-law, Melvie Drayton and Irene Hodges; and a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation Saturday, September 13, 2014 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and family hour 10:00 a.m. -11:00 a.m. The funeral services will follow at 11:00 a.m. all at the St. Timothy Community Church, 1600 W. 25th Ave. Officiating Rev. Alfred Johnson. Interment at Concordia Cemetery.

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Published by Post-Tribune on Sep. 10, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Shirley Drayton

15 Entries

September 19, 2014

To the Jefferson FAMILY:
I send heartfelt condolences to the family of one of my dear classmates from RHS from the 60's! Shirley was such a kind and loving spirit. Always with a smile on her face! We shall ALWAYS remember her!!!
Pat (Walden) Harvey

Shirley Phillips

September 17, 2014

To all the members of Shirley's family you have my heartfelt sympathy. May she be at peace in our "loving Fathers" presence.

Celeste Morgan-Hunter

September 16, 2014

May God bless your family during this time. I remember Shirley as the first black cheerleader at Roosevelt High School. She was a very nice person

Valerie Anderson

September 14, 2014

To Brenda, Sue, and Pattrice, you have our deepest condolences. May your loved one rest in the bosom of Jesus. From Valerie and Mother Cole, we are sorry we could not attend your loved one's homegoing. Keep your hands in God's hand. He will help you through this. From Mama Cole, Evonne McDade, Valerie Anderson, Kelli Jackson, Iyairra Harris and families.

Greg and Aurelia Weaver

September 13, 2014

To The Family of Brenda Comer:
Please accept our heartfelt condolences to you and your family for the loss of your sister. In times like these, hold steadfast to the Master's Hands and He will guide you through this spiritual turbulence knowing that weeping does endure for a little while, but JOY DOES and WILL COME in the morning. Keeping you in our prayers

Barbara Dunham - Washington

September 13, 2014

The prayers of the Dunham family are with each and every one of you.

Deacon Ralph Crews, LaVern Dowdell and Lee Busby-Carter

September 13, 2014

Our sincerest, heartfelt condolences are sent to each of you. Since childhood, as members of Macedonia, the Jeffersons and Crews' have been like family. We remember fondly Shirley's being our youth choir soloist as we sang anthems ("Remember Now Thy Creator...") and for making us all very proud when she became the first African-American cheerleader at EC Roosevelt. She was always beautiful, caring, and kind.

May the Lord bless and keep each of you and cause His countenance to shine upon you and give you peace. To God be the glory for the things He has done. Be blessed!

Judy Hall

September 11, 2014

May loving memories give you comfort in the days to come. I'll miss her beautiful smile.

September 11, 2014

So very sorry for your lost. May the Lord bless you and help your family through this difficult time.

Sincerely,
Carol & Laveda Moses

September 11, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time. Your fond memories and God's grace will be with you all. "Auntie Shirley" will be greatly missed. A beautiful person inside and out.

LaDonna, Savannah & Mama Jean (Atlanta,GA)

Conrad & Doretha Watson

September 11, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Betty Dunham-Anderson

September 10, 2014

Shirley was a beautiful person. Loved by many. The Dunham Family send our deepest sincere sympathy. May you always remember the good times and know she's in the hand of the Almighty
God. R. I. P. Shirley

Christine Reid

September 10, 2014

Shirley and I went through elementary and high school together. She was one of the kindest persons I've ever met. I'm sure that she'll be missed by all whose lives she touched.

Jacqui Simpson

September 10, 2014

My prayers and thoughts are with the family. God bless you and he will take care of you. Love you all

Martha Adams

September 10, 2014

To the family may you find comfort in knowing that the LORD JESUS is with us always.

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