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Shirley Gaines Obituary

Mrs. Shirley Palee Vinson Gaines, age 63, passed on, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2016, at Novant Rowan Health Medical Center. She was born in Rowan County on, March 4, 1953 to the late EV Robert Vinson and the late Beulah Fortune Vinson. She was a graduate of Salisbury High School and was last employed at Draft Tex. She was a member of Mt. Zion Christian Methodist Episcopal Church. In addition to her parent's she was predeceased by a sister, Diane Kerns. Those who shall forever cherish fond memories are her husband, Larry D. Gaines, Sr., of the home; one son, Larry D. Gaines, Jr., (Deirdra), Salisbury and one daughter, Kisha Gaines, Granite Quarry; brothers, Ernest Fortune, Salisbury; James Robert Vinson (Shirley), East Spencer, Frederick Vinson, Salisbury,Jerry Vinson (Wanda), Salisbury and Douglas Vinson (Jackie), Concord; one sister, Burine Pate (David), Lexington; one aunt, Alice Fortune; one uncle, Sam Williams, East Spencer; seven grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Service: Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016. Visitation-12 p.m. Funeral-1 p.m., at Mt. Zion CME Church, 120 Lloyd St., Salisbury; Pastor, Dr. Beverly Gaines Rose, eulogist. Burial will follow in Rowan Memorial Park Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to hairstonfh.com.

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Published by Salisbury Post from Oct. 31 to Nov. 3, 2016.

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Paulette Mangham

October 26, 2019

Shirley will always have a place in my heart. She was that one in a million kind of friend and I look forward to seeing her again in Heaven some day.

Paulette Rice-Mangham

November 10, 2016

Larry, may God bless you and your family. Shirley will have a very special place in my heart.

Roger, Trudy Jackson

November 10, 2016

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

November 5, 2016

Jerry, Doug & Family,
"Weeping may endure for a night but joy cometh in the morning" (Psalm 30:5). We are keeping you close in our thoughts and prayers until your morning comes. May God's peace and comfort sustain you during this time.

The Holt Family (J, Almeader, Mike, Frances & Karen)

Rosa Sifford-Chalk

November 4, 2016

Larry so sorry for the loss of your wife Mrs. Shirley,she was a very sweet lady and she will be missed dearly.May God confort you and your family in this time of sorrow.I will be praying for your family.
The Sifford Family.

Mr&MrsMerle MillerJr

November 4, 2016

Sorry for your loss

November 4, 2016

We were saddened to hear the news. Please accept our sincere condolences at this sad time. (Psalm 18:2) ~ Nicky and family

November 3, 2016

sorry for your lost long time friend grew up with her and graduate with her

A. Weaver

November 3, 2016

My thoughts and prayers are truly with the family at your time of need. God will give you the strength to get you through this challenging time. Mrs. Weaver

Lisa Staton Dyer

November 3, 2016

My deepest condolences to the family on your loss.

November 3, 2016

Larry I'm sorry for your loss, I will be praying for you and your family.

October 31, 2016

I pray God will give you peace as you struggle to cope. Phil 9:6

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