Shirley E. McCray

Shirley Elizabeth McCray, daughter of the late Thomas and Annie Anderson, was born on January 2, 1934, in Baltimore, Maryland. Shirley, a.k.a. “Dimples”, received her education from the Baltimore City Public School System. She began working at the age of 18. Her first employment was within Franklin Square Hospital where she privately attended to several patients. Seeking better opportunities, Shirley was later employed as a personal care attendant for patients in the comfort of their homes. She married the late Howard Eugene McCray on December 25, 1951. From their union were four children: Carolyn, Gregory, Dorothea and William. Shirley received and gratefully accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior at Providence Baptist Church on Mother’s Day of 1985. Reverend Marcus Wood baptized Shirley on Father’s Day in June of 1985. She was committed to Providence where she served on the Comfort Choir, the Hospitality Ministry and the E.W. White Silver Leaf Club. Shirley was so devoted to spiritual growth that she consistently attended weekly Bible Study and Sunday Morning worship services. She enjoyed Providence because she felt loved and was handled with such loving care. Her primary goal was to get to church to serve her Lord, even if she were not feeling well. Shirley was especially fond of Stan Gibbs who, in later years, would transport her to her home from church services. She was also endeared to Hilda Campbell whom she known for many years. Shirley’s husband, Howard; sons, Gregory and William; her daughter, Dorothea; three grandchildren, Gregory Jr., Yvette and Cheryl; six sisters, Ruth, Irene, Claire, Hilda and Doris; and her one brother, Bubby. All predeceased her. Quietly, on October 3, 2019 at 10:15 A.M., Shirley Elizabeth McCray departed this life. She leaves to cherish their very precious memories: one daughter, Carolyn V. McCray; four grandchildren, Kevin Hooks (Jonelle), Sonja O’lan, Terry White (Naomi) and Chemeira (Maurice Sr.); five great-grandchildren, Maurice, Aaron, Jordan M., Destany, Andrew, Jordan L., and Kreedance; great-great-granddaughter, Mackenzie; sister, Niecy McCormick, and a host of other family members and friends.

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Shirley E. McCray

January 2, 1934 - October 3, 2019