Shirley was born in Houston, Texas on January 20, 1943. She graduated from Houston Community College and received an Associates Degree in Nursing.
She was married to Sergeant John Gilford.
Shirley had a career in Nursing and worked at St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital for over 40 years.
She was a member of her Neighborhood Civic Center, Red Hatter "Pearls of Perfection", and Card Players. She had a passion for family, friends, and food.
She is preceded in death by her mother, Rosa Mitchell Johnson; brother, Milford Johnson; husband, John Gilford; son, Holland Smith Jr.
She is survived by her father, William Charles (W.C.) Johnson; sister, Patsy Bazile; her daughters, Natalie Williams (Edward Williams) and Nartarsha Davis (John Davis); grandchildren, Thomas (Hicks) Williams, Edward Williams, Nehemiah (Young) Williams, Jehromie Forbes, Neyah Johnson, Jordan Davis, Natalie Davis, and a host of family and friends.
To family and friends who prayed, sent cards, food, money, shared time, etc. we thank you and appreciate all you have done for us.
Thank you to Allumine Hospice for the care you provided.
Matthew 25:35-40 “For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, …..”
Serving as pallbearers are William Charles (W.C.) Johnson, Edward Williams Sr. , John Paul Davis, Carl Reed, Edward Williams II, Reginald Bazile , Nehemiah Young Williams, Thomas Hicks Williams, Jehromie Christian Forbes, Edward Williams III (Trae), Carmelo Reed, Mason Williams and Mark Jones Sr. .
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.brooksidechampions.com for the Gilford family.
