Shirley Mays
Shirley Mays
Shirley Ann Johnson Mays, 86 years of age, was born on November 2, 1939, to Willie and Isabelle Johnson in Valley Forge, TN. She transferred to her Heavenly home at 12:53 a.m. on Monday, March 23, 2026, surrounded by her children.
Shirley was a loving daughter, sister, aunt and friend. Her greatest achievement was her children, whom she loved dearly. Shirley took great pride in her work endeavors throughout her career. She worked for Sam Gibbons Law Firm, The Ruskin Vegetable Corporation, and Chapin Realty and her final place of work was as a clerk for the Wimauma Church of God, where she served faithfully for over 44 years. Her lifelong legacy of faithfulness and willingness to serve was always tempered by her faith in God.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Willie & Isabelle Johnson; brother, Rev. Larry Johnson; sister, Hildred Newberry; nephews, Scott Newberry and Anthony Johnson; as well as many other family members and friends.
Shirley leaves behind a family who cherished her: sister, Rosie Johnson Long (Danny) and children, Joe Mays Jr. (Jeannie), Debbie Mays and Sean Mays. She also leaves behind a host of family and friends.
Shirley was laid to rest in the John Johnson Cemetery in Crossnore, NC.
Shirley Ann Johnson Mays, 86 years of age, was born on November 2, 1939, to Willie and Isabelle Johnson in Valley Forge, TN. She transferred to her Heavenly home at 12:53 a.m. on Monday, March 23, 2026, surrounded by her children.
Shirley was a loving daughter, sister, aunt and friend. Her greatest achievement was her children, whom she loved dearly. Shirley took great pride in her work endeavors throughout her career. She worked for Sam Gibbons Law Firm, The Ruskin Vegetable Corporation, and Chapin Realty and her final place of work was as a clerk for the Wimauma Church of God, where she served faithfully for over 44 years. Her lifelong legacy of faithfulness and willingness to serve was always tempered by her faith in God.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Willie & Isabelle Johnson; brother, Rev. Larry Johnson; sister, Hildred Newberry; nephews, Scott Newberry and Anthony Johnson; as well as many other family members and friends.
Shirley leaves behind a family who cherished her: sister, Rosie Johnson Long (Danny) and children, Joe Mays Jr. (Jeannie), Debbie Mays and Sean Mays. She also leaves behind a host of family and friends.
Shirley was laid to rest in the John Johnson Cemetery in Crossnore, NC.