Funeral services for Mrs. Shirley M. Collier will be held on Thursday, December 9th at Monticello First Baptist Church, Monticello. The services will begin at 11am.
Visitation services for Mrs. Shirley M. Collier are Wednesday from 5-7pm and Thursday from 10-11am at Monticello First Baptist Church.
Shirley Collier was born on May 24, 1936, to the late Archie and Lula Mae McGill in Poplarville, Mississippi. She was the fourth child of seven siblings. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert Collier, parents, Archie and Lula Mae McGill, three brothers, Billy Ray McGill, James McGill and Henry McGill.
She attended Alcorn State University and received a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education. She met her husband, Robert, a native of Starkville, MS, on the campus of Alcorn State University. Shirley and Robert were united in holy matrimony on July 9, 1960. They celebrated 60 years of marriage on July 9, 2020. Five children were born to this union: Robert, Sherry, Shelia, Gerald and Nicole.
Shirley and Robert began their career as educators in Tunica, MS. Shirley taught in the Rosa Fort School System. They moved from Tunica, MS to Monticello, MS. in 1966. Shirley continued her career in education teaching at McCullough School until becoming a full-time homemaker in 1970.
Shirley found Christ at an early age. She and Robert joined Monticello First Baptist Church and became faithful members. She served as a Deaconess, Chair of the Deaconess and Prayer Band Leader. She enjoyed Sunday School and faithfully attended. She also enjoyed working at Vacation Bible School during the summer. She visited and prayed with the sick at the hospital, nursing home and the homes of church members. Shirley loved sharing her blessings with others. Helping others in need was something she loved to do. One of her favorite gospel songs was “Trouble of the World” by Mahalia Jackson.
She is survived by her five children: Robert D. Collier (Tondia) of Brandon, MS, Sherry Lewis of Harrisburg, PA, Shelia Reed (Gary) of Madison, MS, Gerald Collier (Charlene) of Ridgeland, MS and Nicole Barnes (James) of Spanish Fort, AL., nine grandchildren, Amber and Brittany Lewis of Harrisburg, PA, Alexis and Mya Barnes of Spanish Fort, AL, Gabrielle and Destiny Collier and Dantonio Evans (Kieyschmen) of Brandon, MS, and Jordan and Brandon Collier of Ridgeland, MS, two brothers, Archie and Bobby McGill (Melinda) and one sister, Betty Tillman of Poplarville, MS and a host of nieces and nephews.
“Who can find a virtuous woman? For her price is far above rubies” – Proverbs 31:10
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