Shirley W. Dean was born on September 8, 1940 in Houston,Texas to the union of Coma and Cleo Gilbo.
Shirley received her Bachelor of Science degree from Texas Southern University and her Master’s Degree
from Lesley College. She was a dedicated Elementary School Teacher for 37 years and was a charter member of the Las Vegas Chapter of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority.
Shirley met and fell in love with Roosevelt Dean and they were united in holy matrimony on May 11,1974. They celebrated 51 years of wedded bliss. Though Shirley was not blessed with any biological children, she was blessed with two children, Shaun and Tara Dean, from their union.
Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, Coma and Cleo Gilbo. She leaves behind her husband Roosevelt Dean, son Shaun Dean, daughter Tara Dean, and a host of family members and close friends. Shirley will be missed but never forgotten.