Shirley Levester Obituary in Decatur at Donald Trimble Mortuary, Inc.

Obituary For Shirley Levester

Mrs. Shirley Little Levester of Grovetown, Georgia formerly of Eatonton transitioned to eternal rest Thursday, June 20, 2024 at Lexington Community Hospice House in Lexington, South Carolina.

Shirley was born September 5, 1949 in Putnam County, Georgia, to the late Rufus Little and Mary Little Johnson. Shirley graduated from Butler Baker High School as a member of the Class of 1967. After high school, Shirley gained employment at various companies including Eatonton Manufacturing Company, Enterprise Aluminum Company, and Carole Fabrics.

Shirley joined Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Hephzibah, Georgia; as a devoted member she served as a trustee and in various other ministries of the church.

On February 19, 1981, Shirley was united in holy matrimony to Samuel Lewis Levester. As a military spouse, Shirley travelled to duty stations and destinations all over the world for greater than 30 years with her husband. After his retirement from the U. S. Army they moved back to their home in Grovetown, Georgia.

Shirley was preceded in death by her mother, father, and two sisters, Mary L. Haugabrook and
Dorothy M. Reed.

She leaves to cherish her memories her devoted husband, Samuel Levester; her children, Angela
Harris (Thaddeus) Dennis of Eatonton, GA, Tokie Tyrone Harris of Grovetown, GA and Tomika
Levester Ivey of Augusta, GA; her grandchildren, Tyrone De'Antee (Holly) Harris of Huntsville, AL, La'Tayla Harris of North Augusta, SC and Gabrielle Ivey of Augusta, GA; her great-grandchildren, Skylar and Kendall Harris of Huntsville, AL; her sister, Fredia (Eldred) Farley of Atlanta, GA; sisters-in-law, Betty (Ned) Waller of Eatonton, GA, Helen (Robert) Solomon of Ellenwood, GA, and Ruby Levester of Eatonton, GA nieces and nephews, Bernard Haugabrook of Leesburg, VA, Katonya Farley of Atlanta, GA, Equa Farley of Grand Junction, CO; great nieces, Almira Martin of Atlanta, GA and Kiarra Farley of Grand Junction, CO; and best friend Annie Pressley Burke of Eatonton, GA; and a host of family and friends.

Viewing and visitation will be held Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at The Eatonton Chapel of Bernard's Family Funeral Care from 3:00 P.M. until 6:00 P.M.

Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at Saint John A.M.E. Church, 220 Willie Bailey Street, Eatonton, GA 31024 where Rev. Wayne Griffin, Sr. serves as pastor; Rev. Simone Jones, pastor of Texas A.M.E. Church, Eatonton, GA will present Shirley's eulogy. After the service, family, relatives, and friends will proceed to Texas A.M.E. Church Cemetery where Shirley will be laid to rest.

The cortege will assemble Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 10:00 A.M. from 115 Oconee Meadows Way, Eatonton, GA 31024 for processional to Saint John A.M.E. Church.

Bernard's Family Funeral Care, The Eatonton Chapel is honored to have been chosen to serve the Levester Family.

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The sweet life you two shared will never leave you. This treasure lives within your heart forever. With our sincere condolences to the Levester Family. Alex and Anita Harrison

Our deepest condolences to the family. May God Bless you all. Germon Swain and Family

Our Deepest Condolences to the family, RIP

and I wish you nothing but comfort and strength. Rest in peace. Cherish all of your wonderful memories. I'm here for you. 138 Sympathy & Condolence Messages for Friends or Family
Sorry for your loss! We wish you peace and comfort as you grieve. Please accept our deepest condolences for your loss. Alonzo & Dawn Key Family

We are praying for Peace and Comfort for the Levester Family. We have all had some good times together and Our Friendship circle is Broken, we look forward to our union again in Heaven, Rest Well Friend...Love Bonita & Warren Wiley

Sending our deepest condolences to the Levester family. Nikiysha Jones and family.

Our Condolences and Prayers to the Family. Jacqueline Veasey and the Class of 1969.

Sorry for your loss you all have our deepest sympathy.Carolyn Peters and Family

I wanna thank you Mrs. Shirley for allowing me to be a part of your life. You were truly a blessing. You will always be loved but never forgotten. Love always Dyanne.

Sending comfort and healing prayers to my family during the transition of your mother. May God strengthen and keep you during this difficult time. Denise Johnson

So sorry for your loss, rest in peace Auntie Shirley, we love you, see you when we get there!! 🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️💜💜

Mom this is the hardest thing I hurt so bad. Words can't explain the the love between mother and son. My soul is in pain. I love you so much. No more pain. It's ok mom. I love u. Your Son. Kisses. Tokie...

Prayers of comfort and peace are extended to my family. Rev. Dr. Stanley Harris.

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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