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Shirley Sebree Obituary
Dr. Shirley Mae Sebree, 84, passed away February 1, 2022, at Ascension Providence Hospital in Novi, MI.
She is survived by her husband, James Sebree; other relatives and friends.
Wake service will be Saturday, February 12, 2022, at 10 a.m. followed by funeral services at 11:00 a.m. at Dale-Riggs Funeral Home Chapel, entombment Resurrection Cemetery.
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Memories and Condolences
for Shirley Sebree
Tava Clay
January 31, 2024
Dr Sebree was a pillar in the Kentucky State University Alumni Asso. and served as a mentor to many in the Mid-West Region. She was always teaching leadership and people skills!
Estell Rose
January 31, 2023
Will always remember how she impacted my child, Tedra´s, life.
Carolyn (Rowe) McIntyre
February 17, 2022
As a 1985 Rogers graduate, I am so saddened to hear of the passing of our wonderful teacher. Mrs. Sebree was such a major influence in my life. She made me feel valued and I always knew she believed in me. I didn´t pursue a degree in music but I have continued to sing throughout my life: weddings, church, and community theater. Mrs. Sebree was fundamental in instilling in me a true love and appreciation for music. I will never forget her. (And I can´t believe she put up with all of our high school shenanigans, oh my, I hope she found a way to laugh it off! I had no idea she was working on her DOCTORATE at the time! What a Superwoman!) Thank you for everything, Mrs. Sebree. Now you are making music with the angels!
Estell Rose
February 14, 2022
Mrs. Sebree was instrumental in my child, Tedra Green's life. Tedra was in the Rogers High School choir. She gave her a music scholarship to Kentucky State University, Frankfort, Kentucky. Tedra received a Bachelor's Degree majoring in Music. Tedra went on to share her gift teaching Music in the Toledo Public Schools, singing in a community gospel group, and teaching individuals piano lessons.
Many thanks to Dr. Sebree for the part she played in my child's music history. I am sure Tedra would support the family; however, she preceded her in death April 17, 2020. On behalf of Tedra our prayers are with her husband and family.
Marvin Johnson
February 13, 2022
Mr. Sebree, and everyone else who Loves Mrs. Sebree, God Bless You. And, may He comfort you and Keep you in the palm of His hand--and wipe away every tear 'til your hearts heal. I am broken, right along with you. Mr. Sebree knows what my relationship with them was like: spending more than half of my day in her classroom (Rhythmaires/Theory/Concert Choir, Student Aide), mowing their lawn when they vacationed to Hawaii, ushering and singing Hawaiian songs at her "Pele's Tears" book launch/signing, chaperoning her students to Mammoth Caves. Up until her, I'd always planned on studying Secondary English Education in College. Because of her, I switched to music education. She was an exemplary mentor, leader, neighbor, Christian, and human being.
Rest In Peace, Ma'am.
Love Always,
Marvin J.
RHS/'85
Dr. Leah Johnson Sledge
February 12, 2022
My heart ....I will always remember her love and passion along with the correction (I was so much like her). From Rogers and K-State....I love you.
Cheryl McBride ( King)
February 12, 2022
To the family,
I will always cherish the time I spent with Shirley at Rogers HS and on many concert choir tours as a chaperone. We ate lunch together daily. She was an outstanding educator and a wonderful friend. She will be missed.
I send this with greatest sympathy.
Dionne (ghesquiere) Krause age 49
February 12, 2022
When I was 18 she taught me to sing ...in the choir.. she was always there for me.never let me give up.she was firm with us.... And me never to give up.even now I remember her words to me... Never give up on what you love.she said.love u Mrs sebree I'll kiss u sorry for her family s loss xxxxx
Sandra Kontner (Bitter)
February 12, 2022
To Shirleys Family. I too taught music in TPS but didn't hold a candle to her talent. She was the best. God bless all of you. She is directing the angel choir. Listen......
Doris Griffith
February 11, 2022
Deepest Sympathies
Tava Clay
February 11, 2022
To Mr. James Sebree & KSU family, thank you for sharing Dr. Shirley Sebree with the KSUNAA. Her passion, dedication and leadership were greatly appreciated during our many years of serving together! Fondest memories of our Summer Weekend hosted by the Toledo Chapter..... Rest In Peace Alum Sebree!
Phillip & Tava Clay, KY Region
debbbi martin
February 11, 2022
Such a beautiful women inside and out. I will never forget her.
Norman Drzewiecki
February 8, 2022
Dr. Sebree taught me the love music, and I've taken it with me throughout my life. She was my choir director at Rogers H.S. from 1984-1988, she pushed me to resound with my deep bass voice. My condolences.
Keith Blake
February 7, 2022
I really enjoyed and looked forward to Mrs Sebree's music class at East Side Central school back in the sixties, Wonderful Lady, my condolences and prayers to loved ones. Godbless
MaryJo (Rae) Kern
February 7, 2022
Mrs. Degree will long be remembered and honored. She was my music teacher at East Side Central School 2nd thru 8th grades. We loved her for her passion of music and teaching. She introduced us to various genres of music, that we might otherwise have never known. She had command of her classroom, yet that beautiful, warm smile. She loved her students, and we loved her back. Throughout the years, I would often think of her, especially whenever I would her Dion. It was 1976 when I graduated 8th grade from East Side Central, and all of my life I have been passionate for music. Thank you Mrs. Sebree for instilling that passion and understanding. Your memory lives on in our hearts. You were one of the best teachers ever to pick up the baton. Rest in Heaven.
Russell Kadri
February 7, 2022
Deepest sympathies to the entire family. May God Rest Her Soul. She was a great educator!
Nanette Hochradel
February 6, 2022
Mrs. Sebree was a wonderful teacher. When I was at ESC, she turned me on to my love of opera by giving me a ticket to see Madame Butterfly at, what was then, the Masonic. Thank you for sharing your gift of music with so many. The world has lost one of its best.
Christena Patouhas ( Paliatsas)
February 6, 2022
Mrs Sebree was a special teacher for me she was a wonderful 8th grade teacher in music and in choir ! I remember going to woodville mall also the auditorium at East Side Central School ! I was a shy girl but when I sang especially the way Mrs Sebree taught us hands together and feet together and a big smile ! Such a wonderful teacher ! I remember telling my mother I wanted to buy something special at the end of the year for Mrs Sebree and my mother bought her a bracelet when I gave it to her at the end of the year she was so very appreciative yet I think I was more excited I will always remember this ! Mrs Sebree made a big difference in all our life´s especially me a shy girl that when I sang I was confident! God Bless Fly High Safe travels to Heaven ! God Bless your Family ! My Condolences to all you loved and made a big difference in a lot of children life´s ! I send my love and my prayers you truly will be missed !
Jamie Wamer
February 6, 2022
Mrs. Sebree was my music teacher at East Side Central. She was a great influence on me, very kind. My thoughts and prayers to the family.
Tammy DeVaul Winfrey
February 6, 2022
So sorry to see this. Mrs Sebree was my 8th grade English teacher as well as music teacher. She is one of my all time favorite teachers. What a great role model. My condolences to the family.
Julius Booker
February 6, 2022
My condolences to the family. I got to know Dr. Sebree thru the KSU Alumni and she was an inspiration and a joy because of her love for KSU. RIP, always remembered.
jtb
KSU 74´
Sheila (Fogle) Gruenhagen
February 6, 2022
I treasured my time in her class at ESC. She was the first to cultivate my love for music, and I could never thank her enough for that. It is such a large part of my life. My condolences to her family and friends.
Dennis Russell
February 6, 2022
She was an amazing teacher. She brought music and her knowlegde of music to us. She was kind, amazingly talented and has had an enormous inpact on my life. I am a musician and have been since she came into our lives at East Side Central. God Bless her.
Pamela Johnson
February 6, 2022
My thoughts and prayers to family and friends. She was my teacher at East Side Central, I graduated from there in1971. I remember her fondly.
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