Shirley Jean Davis

Ms. Shirley Jean Davis earthly journey began on December 27, 1944, in Shelby County, Alabama to the parents of Leamon Davis and Johnnie Mae Williams Davis.

Shirley united her faith with First Born Church in Calcis, Alabama, where she accepted Christ as her Lord and savior at an early age in life.  She later united her faith with Evangel Temple Deliverance Center, Vincent, Alabama under the leadership of Elder Fred Ollie.  While attending Evangel Temple, she served as an original Prayer Wheel of Harpersville.  Shirley had a God given gift for children, which led her to serve as a youth director.  She directed Easter and Christmas plays for many years, and she was firm on children learning their speeches by hard.

Shirley received her formal education in Shelby County and graduated from Shelby County Training School.  She furthered her education and attended Alabama A & M University and received a certification at Central Alabama Community College (CACC). 

Shirley was a dedicated employee with Shelby County Health Department, where she served for 25 years until her retirement in 1998. 

Shirley departed this walk of life on November 21, 2023, under the care of Coosa Valley Medical Center, Sylacauga, Alabama.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Leamon and Johnnie Mae Davis, grandparents, Lela Williams, Calvin Davis, and Mary Lou Rodgers, and aunt, Lucille Jones.

Her love will forever be remembered by her devoted daughter, Sonya; one granddaughter, Satorria; two great grandchildren, Jatavien and Amiyah; five loving siblings, Doris, Joyce, Sara (Derry), Leamon, Debra, and Ruth; one uncle, Clyde Williams; nieces, Tarmece (Fred), Connie, Krystal (Rodney), Danitra, Danielle, and Kayla; nephews, Eric (Rhonda), Landon, RJay, Ian, and Cornelius; special friends and cousins, Mrs. Frances Perkins, Evelyn Olds, Bonnie Washington, and Rose Millender and a host of other relatives and friends. 

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