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Shirley Gagliano Obituary
1934 ~ 2017
Ocean Springs
Shirley Mae Gagliano, 83, of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, joined the angels on Sunday, September 17, 2017.
Shirley was born to the late George and Nancy Gingras in New Orleans on April 23, 1934. At age 14, she met Anthony J. Gagliano, Sr., whom she later married in 1952.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Anthony Joseph Gagliano, Sr.; her brother, Jimmy Gingras; her parents; and her beloved son, Anthony Joseph Gagliano, Jr.
Shirley is survived by her daughter, Sandra Gagliano Carter; her son, John Gagliano; her sister, Darlene Wegmann; her six grandchildren, Mandy Beard, Brad Stennerson, Laci Gagliano, Lindsey Gagliano, Alex Gagliano, and Jamie Gagliano; and her three great-grandchildren, Cam Beard, Cooper Gagliano, and Noah Gagliano.
Services will be held at Christus Victor Lutheran Church in Ocean Springs, on Thursday, September 21, 2017, at 12:00 p.m. Friends may visit one hour prior. Interment will follow at the Biloxi National Cemetery.
The Ocean Springs Chapel of Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. View and sign register book at www.bradfordokeefe.com
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Patty Merlau
September 20, 2017
One the sweetest ladies I know. She will be missed by many.
Love ya Ms.Gagliano
September 20, 2017
I am very sorry for the loss of Shirley.
Brigitte LaFrance
September 20, 2017
Mrs. G was always such a sweet lady! She was so loved and will be missed! Love to the family
The Staff and Management of Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Homes
September 20, 2017
We extend our sincere sympathy and value your trust during this time of remembrance and reflection. We pledge our support now and in the future.
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