Shirley Moses was a class act and she leaves behind a legacy of love, dedication, strength, joy, style and healthy living.
Shirley Mae Moses was born on January 7, 1931, in Bishopville, South Carolina. She was the second of seven children born to Rebecca and Joseph Moses.
Shirley was Bishopville’s songstress, called on for school and community performances. After school she continued to sing, most recently with the First Baptist Church Choir, Washington, D.C.
After high school, Shirley migrated to Washington D.C. with her first husband Issac (IJ) Thomas, three children were born from this union: Patty, Benny and Pertrina. She later married Robert Frazier, two children were born from this union, Toni and Amare (Everett).
Shirley was a hard worker, starting out as a nursing assistant and later in life doing some retail associate work. But after finishing her studies at DC Teacher’s College, she endeavored into her true passion, the care and education of young children. As an early childhood teacher, Shirley dedicated her life to her students, and their families. Stories abound of how she transformed their lives with her compassionate care, helping her students excel to their highest potential in an environment where they felt safe and loved. Shirley was very creative and had a knack for decorating the "best" classrooms.
For her Grandchildren she made every holiday from Easter to Christmas festive in her home. Shirley filled her home with top to bottom decor, music, food & great fun, earning "Best Grandma" moniker from each of her grandbabies!
For her Children she guided with wisdom, love and support, and taught us respect, discipline and charity.
Shirley, though reserved, was also the life of the party. Shirley lit up any room she entered with her beautiful smile and laughter. Shirley loved her family, people, music (all genres), singing, dancing, learning, “doing”, giving, and caring for her many plants and flowers. She will be so very and extremely missed!
Shirley was preceded in death by her parents: Joseph and Rebecca Moses, siblings: Ealease Bowe (Frank), Fletcher (Georgianne), Ann Chambers (Neil), Dorothy Green (Albert), and Darryl, daughter: Patty Thomas and grandson: Eric Roberts.
She leaves to cherish her memory her remaining children Benny (Sherri), Trina (Greg), Toni and Amare; sister: Demetria Thompson, grandchildren: Sherlita, Rashia, Johari (Erik), Chaka (Njeri), Ashley, and Rasheed, great grandchildren: Remy, Dakota, Jocelyn and Hosea. As well as other nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, friends and associates.
Moma, You are Forever in our Hearts!
Job Well Done!
Rest In Peace
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