Mrs. Shirley Lashley

Shirley Otelia Lashley was born in Norfolk, Virginia November 18, 1933, as the firstborn of Alethia Johnson. Shirley attended Booker T. Washington High School and received her cosmetology license from Norfolk State College and her nurses' aide certification from Depaul hospital. Shirley had been married to William Lashley for 71 years; they had a daughter and son out of that union. Shirley was a nurse aide for Depaul hospital on the maternity ward and later became a cosmetologist at Berkely Style Arama for 20 years. She loved to sew clothes and bake. In addition, she had a love of gardening and plants. For thirty beautiful years, Shirley was an active member of Calvary Revival Church. She served with the greeters' and hospitality teams and was a Deaconess. She was active until illness prevented her participation. Throughout all this time, she loved the Lord and the word of God. Shirley leaves to cherish the memory of her life by her husband William Lashley, Sr. She is survived by her daughter Sandra D. Jones and son-in-law Linwood T. Jones of Portsmouth, VA., son William Lashley, Jr. and daughter-in-law Joyce Lashley of Norfolk, VA, granddaughters Erica D. Jones (Lawrence M. Jones) of Norfolk, VA, Katiera L. Jones of Portsmouth, VA. Great Grand Children Marissa A. Martin (Horace Martin), Laila M. Jones, King A. Hampton, Kimora S. Hampton, Chimere C. Morton (predeceased). Great-Great Grandchild Lamia A. Jones. To keep her memory are a host of beloved cousins and friends.