Shirley was born on October 2, 1937 to Walter Holiday Brooks and Ina Wooldridge. After attending school, she began working at the Post Exchange for the Army Base in Alaska and at Fort Campbell. She spent many years working there, but taking care of her family was per pride and joy. After the birth of her daughter, Tonya, she retired and became a home maker for her family.
Shirley was married to Army Veteran, James Leonard McBrayer until his passing in 1983.
Her life will be forever cherished by her daughter, Sabrina (Rick) Alls and family; son, Jim (Kathy) McBrayer and family; daughter, Tonya (Jack) Bigelow and family; sister, Faye Bailey and family; other relatives and friends.
The Celebration of Life for Shirley J. McBrayer will be held on Monday, December 2, 2019 at 6:00PM in the chapel of Horis A. Ward Funeral Home - Fairview Chapel, 376 Fairview Road, Stockbridge, Georgia 30281 with visitation from 5:00PM - 6:00PM.
Shirley will be laid to rest with her husband on Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at 2:00PM in Fort Donelson National Cemetery in Dover, Tennessee under the direction of Marshall-Donnelly-Combs Funeral Home, Nashville, Tennessee.
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