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Shirley Schools Obituary
Age 90 of Mechanicsville went Home to her Lord Thursday, April 24, 2025.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Jimmy Schools and grandson, Jay Schools. Shirley is survived by two sons, James T. Schools (Judy) and Robert W. Schools; two daughters, Pamela S. Wyatt (Michael) and Elizabeth S. Nolte (Jay); 10 grandchildren, as well as 13 great-grandchildren. She will be greatly missed by all.
The family will cherish her memories. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, April 28th. The service will be Tuesday, 11 a.m., at B.W. White Funeral Home, 360 in Aylett. Interment will follow at Upper King & Queen Baptist Church Cemetery.
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Apr
28
Visitation
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
B.W. White Funeral Home - Aylett Chapel7837 Richmond Tappahannock Hwy, Aylett, VA 23009
Apr
28
Visitation
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
B.W. White Funeral Home - Aylett Chapel7837 Richmond Tappahannock Hwy, Aylett, VA 23009
Apr
29
Service
11:00 a.m.
B.W. White Funeral Home - Aylett Chapel7837 Richmond Tappahannock Hwy, Aylett, VA 23009
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B.W. White Funeral Home - Aylett Chapel7837 Richmond Tappahannock Hwy, Aylett, VA 23009
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