Mrs. Shirley B. Gaines of Jupiter, Florida, formerly of Blountstown, Florida, transitioned from life temporal to life eternal on Friday, December 15, 2023, in Jupiter Medical Center.

Mrs. Gaines was a member of Blue Heron Church of God in Rivera Beach, Florida.

Homegoing Celebration of Life services will be held on Friday, December 29, 2023, at 12:00 Noon from the sanctuary of Saint Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church located at 16076 SE River Street in Blountstown, Florida where the pastor is the Reverend Angus Jackson, Jr.

Interment in the Magnolia Cemetery located at 326 13th Street in Blountstown, Florida.

Mrs. Gaines will lie in repose at the church from 11:00 AM until time for the service.

A public viewing will be held on Thursday, December 28, 2023, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Vann Funeral Home.

She leaves to cherish a lifetime of fond, yet precious memories, a loving and devoted family:

One Son: Arthur (Kisha) Gaines, III, of Orlando, Florida

Two Daughters: Shyronda (William, Sr.) Boyd of Cibolo, Texas; and Lana O'Neal of San Antonio, Texas

Seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren

One sister, four brothers, in-laws, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and dear friends.