Shirley entered The Kingdom of Heaven, peacefully and well loved, surrounded by her family. She was born in Burlington, VT, and married the love of her life, Richard, on December 2, 1953. From Alaska to Delaware to Tampa, they lived a full life as an Air Force family.
She was proceeded in death by Richard in 1993, her beloved daughter Angel Nicole in 1973, and grandson Nicholas in 2020. She is survived by her children, Maria Gsell-Murray (Gary-late/Ted), Richard, Miguel (Susan), Antonio, Teresa Wilcher (David), of Tampa, Robert (Alice) of Ocala, FL. She leaves 10 grandchildren: Michael, Alisha, Christine, Maria, Celia, Julia, Alexandria, Antonio, Angel and Dominque and seven great-grandchildren: Meredith, Michael, Elijah, Marlee, Nola, Mia and Michelle. She also leaves her brother, Wesley Cota of Burlington, VT and sister, Carmen Lowell of Georgia, VT, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
A gathering for family and friends will be held at Blount & Curry - MacDill, 605 S. MacDill Avenue, Tampa, FL, Saturday, July 31, 2021 from 1pm - 2pm. A memorial service will follow at 2pm.
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