Shirley was born on October 14, 1930, in Washington, District of Columbia to Harold and Hildra Ray.
Shirley was preceded in death by both of her parents and husband, Lavern and is survived by her children: Cheryl Anderson (Steve) and Gary Gamble (Dawn), as well as her grandchildren, Terri Leon, Heather Akers, Christina Anderson and Josh Gamble, her great grandchildren, Justin Leon, Jacob Leon and Jamie Neufeldt and great great grandson, Jensen Leon. She is also survived by her sister Jackie Snickers.
