Shirley was born on July 6, 1951, in Ocala Florida. She was the second child of the late Betty Mae Wright and Daniel Oliver Brown. Shirley was preceded in death by her mother, and two brothers. Shirley was a fun-loving person with many positive attributes. She was a patient, kind, and generous person to all who knew her. Shirley held many hats, but spent many years working as a Behavioral Health Specialist to children with Autism, a Sunday school Superintendent and teacher, and hospitality personnel in her local church. Forty-two years ago, fate brought two young people together in an unusual, but exciting way. Shirley met Larry Mulkey and it seemed like the world stood still. However, life called them in different directions, and they parted ways for many years.
The two rekindled their flames through social media, and on January 23, 2019, what seemed like the eighth wonder of the world was in the making, when Larry took the love of his life, Shirley, to visit the Grand Canyon National Park, and proposed to her. She gleefully accepted and forty-two years of friendship culminated into a blooming romance between them which led to their marriage on July 10, 2019. For the past fourteen months Shirley enjoyed the time spent with her husband exploring the many things they had in common. Shirley loved the Lord, and they spent their Sundays fellowshipping at different churches, watching re-runs of black & white movies, laughing at odd jokes, listening to old songs, and planning nature walks. Shirley touched many lives during her time in Tucson and throughout the places she lived. Her soft-spoken words, tingling laughter and the aroma of her cooking lingers in the air.
Shirley left her earthly home to be with her Lord on October 7th, 2020 and left behind wonderful memories in the hearts of those she touched. Gone, but not forgotten! Shirley left behind fond memories of her favorite sweet potato souffle, and dreams of the untrodden path of a planned nature walk. Shirley left to mourn her loving husband, Larry Mulkey, sons Charles Bice-Bey III and Troy Bice-Bey, her daughter-in-law, Nicole Bice-Bey and her beautiful grandchildren, Cailean Bice-Bey, Julian Bice-Bey, Tristen Bice-Bey, Lakota Brooke Miller, Ghwen Michael and Semond Bundangy: Close friends, La Rhonda Brinkley, Lutissua Ballard & family, Eugene Carter, Veona Stevens-Rosa, friends and neighbors at the Van Buren Apartment complex and many more, too numerous to mention. She will be missed very much, and the pain will linger for a moment longer. However, those left behind will find comfort in knowing that she rests in the open arms of her precious Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Shirley’s favorite scripture is taken from Psalms 91:1-2, which states, “Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High, will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” Rest on, my love, my Shirley! We will meet again and catch up where we left off. I love you more, Shirley! as I have loved you, yesterday, today, and forever. Until we meet again, my love, my wife. Smile on in the arms of Jesus!
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