Shirley E. White
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White, Shirley E. Hilton: February 13, 2016. Survived by her children, Tammy (Francisco) Basnight, Venus (Shane) Rhabb, Burnes (Claretta) Hicks Jr., Urana Hicks, Terris (Margie) Hicks, Montega (Joey) Sinkler, Kiyanika (Alicia) Hicks & Ryan Davis; many loving grandchildren & great-grandchildren;siblings, Carolyn Brown, Patricia, Rodney & Jerry Sykes; family & dear friends. She is predeceased by her children’s father’s Burnes Hicks Sr. & Frank Davis. Shirley inspired her children to pursue education and culture. She was respectful, loving and always said ‘everything had to be acceptable’. She enjoyed being the ‘lead’ singer and always having her grandchildren as her ‘backup’. She will be deeply missed. Shirley’s visitation will be held Saturday, February 20th 9-11AM at Morton Baptist Church1152 County Line Road, Morton NY. Her Funeral Service will follow visitation at 11:30 AM. Interment, private. For more information and to sign her online guestbook, visit www.meesonfamily.com On 2/13/16, our beloved Shirley White, age 73 of Hilton, NY passed from this life due to a progressively failing heart. Shirley was born in Baltimore, Maryland to Francis Moss and Willis Brothers. In 1958 Shirley married Burnes Hicks whom she later divorced. During the union seven offspring were produced; Tammy, Venus, Bernie, Urana, Terris, Montega & Kiyanika. Later in life, Shirley completed her family with the addition of the youngest son, Ryan. Shirley pursued matrimonial communion once again to James White in 1998. The marriage is dissolved in 2006. Shirley felt most complete when she was around family. Shirley has a passion to learn and inspired her children to do so. Shirley’s commitment to lifelong learning, extended from her academic years to when she went home to be with the Lord. Shirley always achieved academic recognition from as far back as 1958, when she attended Cherry Hill Middle school. Some of Shirley’s accomplishments include completion of certifications in Home Health, Medical Terminology, Mental Hygiene, Passive Physical Restraint, Special Education, Paralegal, Business Administration, Accounting and raising eight children. Shirley inspired her children to pursue education and culture. She was respectful, loving and always aid ‘everything had to be acceptable’. She enjoyed being the ‘lead’ singer and always having her grandchildren as her backup’. Shirley enrolled her children in formal training for in artistic expressions of ballet, studio art, singing, finishing school and guitar playing. She in contrast made sure that her children embraced the outdoors, pets auto racing and any other interest that they loved. Shirley served as a Den Mother for the boy scouts, participating in a Jamboree of thousands of scouts in the 1970’s. Shirley was described by those who encountered her as caring, conscientious, humorous and professional. In her later years Shirley worked for Brockport Central School System and Walmart. During which periods, she came to know many people, young and old who grew to love, respect and enjoy her. Shirley continued to make positive impact on those she encountered through the venue of the school system, Walmart and social interactions. Words cannot express how much she is loved.
Shirley lived life with inspiration and vigor and touched others in loving ways. She will be missed tremendously… daughter Venus
I always enjoy chatting with her at Walmart. she made everyone around her have a smile on their face. If you were in a bad mood she would look at u and say ‘now child what wrong today’ you will be miss by many. God has gain a true angel
My thoughts and prayers to the family. I knew Shirley when I was in high school and at Walmart. She was always in such a good mood and always smiling. Keep on smiling Shirley and watch over your family. We will miss you!
Shirley was always a true inspiration to myself and all of her co-workers at Walmart, her smile and infectious personality always kept all of us in a good mood. She will be deeply missed by all of us at Walmart…co-worker Dan
Shirley was a very special person. She loved my children and spoke of them when I would see her at Walmart. Always there with wisdom. She worked hard, too hard, my wish for her is not only rest and peace, but paradise, she deserves it. She touched my life more than she will ever know, thank you for being you Shirley, you will always hold a special place in many hearts. All my love and respect, Linda Hale///Doucette
Shirley was such a wonderful kind hearted woman. Always cared so much for others and made everyone happy and smiling. Thoughts and prayers to Shirley’s family. RIP, you will be missed very much
Shirley was such a wonderful woman , I met her through her son ky and daughter in law Alicia, she always had a smile on her face and was such a sweetheart , God gained another angel 😇 My deepest condolences for her family 💗
Shirley was a wonderful lady she was beautiful inside and out she will be missed by so many!! Our thoughts & prayers are with all of Shirley’s family! RIP most precious Angel!
Shirley!
We couldn’t believe it when we heard the news!! You were such a radiant light and will be greatly missed! You always were a positive spirit! We will miss our chats, laughs and your beautiful smile! We promise to carry our ‘credentials’with us wherever we go! We’ll never forget that day! We’ve lost a wonderful friend but know your spirit is always with us. Sending your family our most heartfelt thoughts and prayers!! You were a truly special lady, an angel among us!
Love,
-Kristen and Meg Smith from Spencerport
My father and I had the honor of being Shirley’s customers at Walmart Supercenter in Brockport, NY. We both send her family and many, many friends our condolences. I have fond memories of her that I will always carry in my heart. This community really loved and cherished Shirley and her never ending gift of love, tolerance, compassion and kindness. I’m very surprised that she passed away. My grocery shopping experiences won’t be the same. Shirley was truly a living human angel.
Rest in peace it was a honor to have known this lady .she was a very kind person. And a wonderful woman. She will be missed deeply.sending her family prayers.RIP shirley I am sure God called on for one of his angels because that you are
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I am so sorry to hear about Shirley’s passing, Heaven has received a new Angel, a beautiful spirited Angel who always gave people a reason to smile and laugh…her personality was contagious, and she is truly going to be missed so much! I always looked forward to seeing her at Walmart..she always wanted to know how the family was and would ask my youngest son how he was doing in Basketball. It was a treat when she came to visit BHS a few years ago, and showed us some of her fancy basketball skills and moves in the cafeteria with Sharon and the big garbage cans. She knew how to play ball! I feel so bad for all of her children, especially Ryan, who took such great care of her, made her comfortable, and was there for her every day…you are an incredible son and you should know that you are amazing as well. Keep you Mother’s spirit alive and continue to make people smile and laugh the way she always did…..she will watch over you and give you strength. She will truly be missed. Rest in peace beautiful lady!
~Lori Kohr
BHS
Our family will miss Shirley. She was a ray of sunshine each time we met. Rest in peace dear friend. Thank you for brightening so many days for me and my family. Our angel has moved to her very own place in heaven.
Shirley we be missed by many she was a customer at the restaurant where I work and was such a sweet caring person who always had a smile on her face, that is what I will remember of Shirley.
To Shirley’s family:
It was a blessing that I got to know Shirley over the years while she worked at the high school. Shirley was always a positive person that even the most sullen child could not help but like her. Know that she was loved here at BHS
James Cannon
Brockport HIgh School
To Shirley’s family:
I will truly miss Shirley anytime I am in Walmart. She was a pleasure to know and I always would choose her line if possible. She always had a smile and well wishes for the customers. I was in Walmart this past weekend and sad to know I will no longer see her. Rest in peace Shirley. You were truly a blessing to all who knew you.
Sheila Foote
Brockport
Very, very sad to hear. Shirley was so giving of herself and always concerned for others. She was always friendly and positive – a dear, dear sweet lady on Earth, and will continue to be so as an angel in Heaven. Rest in peace, dear lady, and enjoy your eternal reward. With much love and sympathy on what surely must be
a great loss, The Hauck Family. <3
My deepest sympathy of the passing of Shirley. I met Shirley through my mom, Maria from the Hilton Family Restaurant. I had the pleasure to sit with her and my mom at the restaurant many times and talk. What a lovely, lovely lady your mom was and an absolutely great conversationalist!!! May her memory be eternal! God bless!