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McMurtrey Funeral Home

Friday, March 27, 2015

Maxine Shirley


         Maxine J Brewer Shirley, age 74, of Summer Shade, KY, died March 27, 2015 at the T J Samson Hospital.
     Born October 13, 1940, in Knob Lick, Ky, she was the daughter of the late Filmore and Dorsey Crenshaw Brewer.
      Maxine, Class of 1959 graduates of Ralph Bunche High School, retired from TJ Samson Hospital where she worked as a LPN for years, then continued to work at the Monroe County Health and Rehab Center. She was a faithful member of the Summer Shade Missionary Baptist Church in Summer Shade where she served as Secretary/Treasure for over 40 years and a past president of the missionary society. She was a Breast Cancer Survivor. Maxine was a mother figure to many nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.
     She is survived by her husband of 49 years, George Leon Shirley, two sons, Lenardos (Lisa) Shirley of Knob Lick, KY and Larmarrous Shirley (Bonnie Stanton) of Atlanta, GA.. She is also survived by one sister Juanita Driver of Toledo. Two brothers, Fill Curtis Brewer and Ray Ward Brewer of Louisville.  Three grandchildren, Latrel Shirley, LaNisha (Johnny) Martin and LaVander Shirley. One great grandchild, Deant’e Martin.
 .     In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother Earl Dale Brewer.
       Funeral services will be Wednesday, April 1, 2015, at 1:00pm at Summer Shade Missionary Baptist Church in Summer Shade.  Viewing will start Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at 2:00 till 8 PM at the church and Wednesday at 7 AM till time for the funeral. Burial will be in the Trinity Lane Cemetery in Summer Shade.
       In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to American Cancer Society or the Summer Shade Missionary Baptist Church

5 comments:

Anonymous said...

Leo,
So sorry to hear about your loss. I'll be thinking about and praying for you and your family. May God's goodness surround you in this time of sorrow.

Love,
Rhonda McMurtrey Lockwood

Anonymous said...

Leonardos and Family,
We extend our deepest condolences to you and your family on the passing of your mother. Please accept our heartfelt sympathy for your loss. May the abundance of prayers and thoughts comfort you during this difficult time, today and forever.
God Bless,
Cedric, Judy and Family

Anonymous said...

Dear George Leon and Family,
We send to you our loving sympathy at this time of loss. Christ arose from mortal death to prove life eternal, thus death has no hold over us.
Please know that our prayers are and will remain with you from this time forward.
"Mors janua vitae." - "Death is the Gate of Life."
With love,
George & Gladys Shirley

Anonymous said...

Dear Leon.

condolence is to you and your family. Maxine was a classmate of mine
at Bunche high School Glasgow. Praying that God will be your guide. Love to you and the Family. Joe R. Francis and Family.
Augusta Georgia
contact me @ joerfrancis@bellsouth.net

Vickie Blankenship said...

Leo and Larmarrous, I want to extend condolences to you as I just learned of your mother's passing.
You may remember that I worked several years with Maxine on 3S Orthopaedic floor at T.J. Samson. Your mother was one of the nurses that taught me how to care for the sick and injured.
Maxine always looked sharp, uniform prestine, nurse cap in place. She was no nonsense and professional.
Everyonce in a great while, she'd show her humorous side. Like the time she got to go see Smokey Robinson and some people were standing up in front of her. She told them to sit down. She paid for her tickets too! She really loved Smokey!
I pray you and your families are well. Your sweet Momma will be missed.

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