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2018

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Shirley Joshua-Easley Obituary

Shirley Mae Joshua-Easley was born October 26, 1948 in Gary, IN to Clara Thomas and Martin Joshua Sr. She transitioned on Wednesday, April 11, 2018 in Austin, MN. Preceded in death by her daughter Yvette, fathers Martin Joshua Sr and John Thomas Sr, brother John Thomas Jr, maternal and paternal grandparents. She leaves to cherish Her sons Woodruff Easley III and Andre Davis. Her mother, Clara Thomas. Grandkids, Destiny Kizer, Destiny David,lDesirae Davis, Jaden Davis, Rhys Reilly, Dashante Davis, Andre Davis Jr, Trinette Easley, Christopher Easley and Andrew Easley. Sisters Phyllis, Deborah, Angela, Geraldine,Shantra, Yvonne, Veronica, Barbara, Carolyn,and Edith. Brothers Barney, Quinton,Alfred, Simpson,Martin Jr, Jerome, Fredrick, Calvin and Fidel. All Services are Friday April 27,2018 Wake 9:00a.m. Funeral 11:00a.m. at Mt. Moriah M.B.C. 735 E. 20th Ave. Gary,In. Rev. Marion Johnson Pastor. Professional Services rendered by Powell Coleman Funeral Home.

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Published by Post-Tribune on Apr. 25, 2018.

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Woodruff Easley

October 17, 2024

DEAR MOTHER, LIFE JUST NOT THE SAME WITH YOU NOT HERE. I MISS YOU SO MUCH MAMA. THE WONDERFUL TIMES WE SHARED. YOU ALWAYS TOLD THE MOST IMPORTANT TIMES ARE THE SIMPLEST TIMES ON EARTH. I KNOW YOU ARE LOOKING DOWN ON ME AND WATCHING OVER ME. I KNOW YOU ARE WITH FAMILY AND OUR ANCESTORS IN HEAVEN IN PEACE IN PARADISE. IM GOING TO MAKE YOU PROUD MAMA. I LOVE YOU SO MUCH MAMA. LOVE YOUR SON, WOODY EASLEY

Shirley Davis

April 23, 2024

Your Puff is 43 years old. We still looking out for each other. RIP.

April 30, 2018

Death leaves a heartache that is hard to heal. May God give you the inner strength and power to endure.
Psalms 94:19

Michelle Montgomery

April 28, 2018

On behalf of the Montgomery family, you all have our condolences. May God grant you peace that surpasses all understanding during this time. Hold on to the precious memories of your love one.

April 26, 2018

REST ON DEAR SISTER

BARBARA BANKS

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Juanae Joshua

April 26, 2018

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

Juanae Joshua

April 26, 2018

My deepest sympathy. Rest well.

Shirley Davis

April 25, 2018

Loving memories of my sister-in-love. Love you and will continue to see after our Puff (Andre). Rest in peace.

freida ball

April 25, 2018

you are one class mate i'll never forget you kept the class laughing may you rest in peace

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Wake

9:00 a.m.

Mt. Moriah M.B.C.

735 E. 20th Ave, Gary, IN 46404

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27

Funeral

11:00 a.m.

Mt. Moriah M.B.C.

735 E. 20th Ave., Gary, IN 46404

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3200 W 15th Ave, Gary, IN 46404

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