Shirley Ann Daley

Shirley Ann Butler was born March 12, 1937 in Harlem, New York. She was the youngest of three children born to Theresa Simmons Butler, a beautician and Charles Henry Butler, a Pullman porter. Shirley was named after Shirley Temple, a popular child actress of the day and inspiration for Theresa’s Curly Top Beauty Shop, also located in Harlem.

The Butler family moved to the Bronx, New York. There, as a teenager, she met her sweetheart and future husband Howard G. Daley. Shirley graduated from Morris High School, Bronx, New York in 1954. She earned her college degree in Mortuary Science and Histopathology from New York College of Mortuary Science. She started her career as a licensed funeral director working for funeral homes in New York City.

Shirley and Howard Daley married in 1957. They lived in Cambria Heights, Queens, New York. Their family grew to include a son - Howard, Jr. and a daughter – Lisa Marie. Eventually the Daley family relocated to West Babylon, New York. There, they were blessed with their youngest child, Tricia Carolyn, named for Shirley’s beloved late mother Theresa Butler Carroll.

Shirley was very active in her community. In 1976 she joined the Suffolk County chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. She was a life member and the 11th president of the Suffolk County chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. from 1984-1986. She was also a life member of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc., since 1982. She held various chairperson roles within the organization and she received the NANBPW Senior Club Recognition Award in 2007 for her tireless service to the community at large. Shirley also was a member of the National Council of Negro Women and the Red Hat Society.

Shirley was active in Grace Methodist Church in St. Albans, New York and was a member of Trinity AME Church of Smithtown, New York. She joined under the pastoral leadership of Reverend Brenda Ford.

Shirley retired from the Northport Veterans Administration Hospital in 1990. There she held the positions of Histopathology Services and Hospital Morgue Supervisor. In these positions she worked alongside pathologists performing autopsies and preparing specimens for further medical examination and study. She received the Employee of the Year Award for her dedicated work to improve the health and safety of the medical staff and patients.

Shirley was disabled due to sarcoidosis for many years. She openly shared her knowledge and experience with others suffering from this ailment. With the knowledge and experience she gained, she successfully organized a support group to help educate other people disabled by sarcoidosis.

Shirley was also blessed with an eye for fashion. In her free time, she assisted numerous men and women with their selection and design of fur fashions that have been featured in various fashion shows.

Shirley spent her golden years traveling across America and Europe with her daughters and her beloved godson, John Jubilee. She lived with her husband, Dr. Howard Daley, retired professor of engineering technology, in Smithtown, New York. She is also survived by her children Howard Jr., a computer network engineer; Dr. Lisa Daley-Clark, MD, a physiatrist and pain management consultant and Dr. Tricia Daley-Bowles, MBA, PhD, a clinical research manager; beloved granddaughter, Elena Clark; sons in law Rodney Bowles and Max Clark. She also leaves behind her brother and sister in law Lt. Colonel (Ret.) Charles and Lois Butler, sister Julia Butler Gilbert, sisters in law Dorothy Joyner and Muriel Campbell; nephews and their families: Arthur and Kim Stephenson, Charles Butler Jr., Craig Butler, Esq. and Ewedele Butler, Esq. and family; nephew Charles Joyner, Esq. and Dr. Samantha Joyner and family, niece Dr. Leslie Joyner-Gray and Dr. Andre Gray and family, niece Joyce Campbell, Esq.; cousins Gail, Chris and Courtney Bennett; godchildren John Jubilee and Michele Pinckney White; brother in love James R. Jubilee and family and a host of relatives and friends.

The family would like to thank Reverend David Solomon, Senior Pastor, Community Church of the Nazarene, Ms. Debra Toomer, all family and friends that have said kind words and sent condolences to honor Shirley’s life. We thank you for continuing to keep the family in prayer.

Shirley A. Daley

Celebration of Life – Order of Service

Welcome and Prayer - Rev. David Solomon

Reading of the Obituary – Mrs. Rosalind Gaffney

Ceremonial Presentations by Club Sisters

Jack and Jill of America, Inc. – Suffolk County Chapter

National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc. – Central Nassau Club

Reflections

Rev. Brenda Ford

Mr. James R. Jubilee

Mr. Charles H. Butler, Sr.

Worship in Song – Minister Concetta M. Walker

The Three Darlings – Mr. John R. Jubilee

Final Remarks and Benediction – Rev. David Solomon

Please join the family for dessert and refreshments in the banquet room of the Boyd/Spencer funeral home.

Final Internment - Monday July 10, 2017

Calverton National Cemetery

Officiant – Rev. David Solomon