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Shirley Waller Obituary
She leaves her best friend, Kenny Delude of Worcester; her daughter, Pearnilla J. Irving of Worcester; two sisters, Addie Mae Tutt of Philadelphia, PA and Hattie Mae Peoples of Fayetteville, NC; four grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; several nephews and nieces.
She was born in Greensborough, NC, the daughter of Walter and Lily Mae (Beasley) Browine. Mrs. Waller received her bachelor's degree from the University of Massachusetts-Amherst. She was a member of Belmont AME Zion Church and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and attending church and choir practice.
The funeral is Tuesday, January 6th with a service at 1:00 p.m. in O'CONNOR BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 592 Park Avenue. Burial will be private. A calling hour will be held Tuesday from 12 noon until 1 p.m. in the funeral home.
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Memories and Condolences
for Shirley Waller
Liz Santana Kiser aka Cookie Walley
January 23, 2009
just heard about your lost. you and the family are in our prayers.
DIANE ASHMORE
January 13, 2009
WE ARE SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS
BUT, YOU KNOW MOM IS IN A BETTER PLACE NOW. SHE WILL ALWAYS BE REMMBERED AS THE LADY WITH A TOUCH OF CLASS SHIRL WAS ONE OF A KIND. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. DIANE&DANA
ralph walley
January 13, 2009
sorry to hear the passing on of your mother she was a good woman,have a lot of memories of her and dave. just found out and sorry i was not there.
Ruben & Joyce Pope (Walker)
January 12, 2009
To Pearnilla and Family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers,may God continue to Bless and strengthen you.
Sabrina Snyder
January 11, 2009
Sister Waller,
I sure do miss you. You were so generous with your smiles, advice, hugs, kind words, prayers... and, yes, sugar-free candies, too. (Smile!)
Someday, when God opens The Book of Life, you and I will meet again and we'll enjoy walks & talks in His city.
Marilyn Reels
January 8, 2009
Dear Family,
May you find comfort in the Lord and
know that your love one, Shirley, is no longer suffering. My prayers are with you. May God Bless you all.
Marilyn
Claudia Reed
January 7, 2009
Our sincere thoughts go out to the Waller family - Shirley will be greatly missed. Glad we got to share the good times with her. May God bless the family and stay strong.
The Reed Family
Mary (Brown) Madison
January 7, 2009
To the family of Shirley Waller, to know her was to love her. We shared MANY of laughs & a few tears, but we never lost sight on what was the real deal. She was a force to be reckoned with, & as sweet as any one person could be, May God Bless you all ,because your loss was very precious& irreplaceable.
Tara W. & Sharlene D.
January 7, 2009
Just remember that god is with you in your time of sorrow and he said he will always be with you in the mist of the storm. I pray for your strength.
Scott & Carolyn Washington
January 6, 2009
Our heart goes out to the family hearing about the recent loss of Shirley, a fine person who touched many lives. May God bless you and keep you strong.
Priscilla Pettway
January 6, 2009
Pearnilla and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Your mother was a gem.
Christine Kiser
January 6, 2009
My Sincere Condolence to The Waller Family.May Shirley's Love For Butterflies Always Be A Reminder OF Lives She Touched And The Love She Shared With Each Of You. PEACE BE STILL
Jane Schwager/ Serenity House
January 6, 2009
Shirley was a wise powerful woman. I learned so much from her wisdom. I watched Shirley make the miracles happen in the women she touched at Serenity House. I will always be grateful to God for putting Shirley in my life . I will always remember you. You were the best. God bless you.
Arlene Henderson (Thomas)
January 6, 2009
Dear Family
Mere words simply aren't enough to decribe the sadness, however, we should all REJOICE because she knew the Lord, therefore, is resting comfortably with our Lord and Saviour!! She may be absent from the body but rest assured she is PRESENT with the Lord.
May the fond memories linger in your hearts & minds of her joyous spirit, laughter, her welcoming smile and her love for her family and friends.
She'll be missed...but not forgotten...
God Bless you during your bereavement..
With warm regards,
Arlene Thomas
Gail Kelley
January 6, 2009
Knowing Shirley was to love her and her laughter. She always had words of wisdom and inspiration for all who needed it. She will be greatly missed. May you find peace and comfort in the days and months to come.
Betty Williams
January 5, 2009
When I met Ms. Shirley in 2001 I did not know that she would be the one who would save my life. She taught me about the love of God, and how powerful it is over everything, love for myself and others. She taught me how to become a woman of dignity and honor. She taught me so much more as well. She was truly a beautiful and giving person, who I will miss dearly. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family.
I know she will look down from above and keep an ever watchful eye on us.
Sandra Alafberg
January 5, 2009
Shirley one of kind, and was always there to help if need be. Love talking with her and singing with her in the choir. Definately will miss her. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Laney
Mitzie Alston
January 5, 2009
I am sorry for your loss. Shirley was a good person and will always be in my heart. God bless you and your family.
Danysha,Mariah,Kacey and Gabrielle
January 5, 2009
It was sad to hear of Shirley leaving us. She was a nice person.
We'll keep you in our prayers.
Chris,Vincent,Mel,Damien,Alicia,Sharee,Pop
January 5, 2009
May Peace be with you in this time of sorrow. Shirley was a great lady. She'll be missed.
Greg & Reba
January 5, 2009
It's hard to see a love one take their journey leaving us behind. Shirley was person who could put a smile on anybody face. God has smile on Shirley and he'll keep her in his care.
We'll always remember "Shirley Smile".
patricia debose (tishie)
January 5, 2009
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Pamela Jones
January 5, 2009
Dear Pearnilla and family: I am saddened to hear of Shirley's passing. She was a good and loving friend to me since grade school.
May God bless you all during this difficult time. My love and prayers, Pam Jones
Ursula Harris
January 5, 2009
To Family and Friends,
I am so sorry for your loss. I have known Shirl for so long, I can't remember when we met, but one thhing for certain, I'll never forget her. She was one of a kind. To me she will always be known as Ms. Silver Fox. God love her.
Shirley will be missed.
Ernie Dew
January 4, 2009
We lost a very good person in Shirley. It was she who gave me my first real counseling job almost 20 years ago ago and I learned much from her as we both took tips from each other. My condolences to the family.
Kenny Troy
January 4, 2009
We now morn the passing of someone that is called a true friend. If she knew you, be assured she was just that. A wonder of a women that many came to know. One that will pass our way not many a times in life. A true women of substance that each of us will have a tale to tell, and to smile as it is said. To your family, we want you to know that we also share in this loss of our departed friend. The Troy's
April
January 4, 2009
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
DEE-DEE SMITH
January 4, 2009
I REMEMEBER WHEN I FIRST CAME TO WORCESTER I MET THIS WOMAN WHO WAS VERY STYLISH AND BRIGHT WEARING A MINK COAT AND DRIVING A BLACK CADILLIAC AND SAID HER NAME WAS SHIRLEY WALLER, AND EVERYTIME I THINK ABOUT HER I REMEMBER THAT DAY..SHE HAS ALWAYS HAD A KIND WORD TO SAY EVERYTIME I SEEN HER AFTER THAT....THE LAST TIME I SAW HER SHE WAS IN EXCEPTIONAL SPIRIT AND LOVING LIFE....I WILL MISS HER DEEPLY, MY CONDOLESCENE TO ALL HER FAMILY MEMBER.
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