Shirley was born on May 23, 1941 in Rocky Mount, NC to the late Alfred and Marietta Gay Dixon. In 1966 she met her future husband, Charles Robert Petralia and they married on 1967.
Shirley and her husband loved the beach as well as boating on Lake Tillery. In addition, Shirley loved visiting flea markets, reading books, solving puzzles, computer games, feeding the birds at the beach a good BBQ and cold beer now and then. But most of all, Shirley loved spending time with her family!
She is survived by her loving husband, "Pete", her children, Kelly (Stephen) King, Tracey (Danielle) Petralia, Chuck Petralia and Sandra (Marty) Hawke; grandchildren, Samantha, Sarah, Jaxon and Joseph; brother, Freddie (Fran) Dixon and her faithful companions, Casey & Graci.
Shirley wanted her happy life celebrated by everyone getting together at her favorite place, "Big Al's" Pub & Grubberia 9306 Albemarle Road Charlotte, NC 28227 on Saturday, April 10th at four o'clock. The family welcomes all who would like to attend.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be sent to Novant Health Hospice PO Box 33549 Charlotte, NC 28233.
Online condolences may be offered at www.mcewenminthillchapel.com
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