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Obituary For MS. SHIRLEY DENISE LOWERY
Some find their strength in their weapons and wisdom, but my miracle-deliverance can never be won by men. Our boast is in Yahweh our God, who makes us strong and gives us victory. Psalm 20:7 TPT
After courageously fighting the good fight of faith for nearly five years, the Lord, in His infinite wisdom and mercy, called Ms. Shirley Denise Lowery home. Her days of suffering came to an end as He sent His angel for her peaceful return to Him at approximately 12:50 a.m. on March 19, 2026, at Atrium Health Hospice and Palliative Care Union. She departed this life in peace, with a gentle smile on her face.
Ms. Shirley Denise Lowery was born in Wadesboro, North Carolina, on July 15, 1970, to the late Mr. Richard Baker and Mrs. Catherine Lowery Gaddy. She was a proud graduate of Anson High School, Class of 1991, and was deeply loved and cherished by all who knew her.
Shirley was a dedicated and hardworking woman who committed over 25 years of service to Tyson Foods in Monroe, North Carolina. She was a packer until her health journey began.
From a young age, faith was a part of Shirley’s life. She grew up attending Gatewood Station AME Zion Church alongside her grandmother, the late Rev. Orlean F. Allen, who played a significant role in shaping her spiritual foundation. She later attended Sneedsboro AME Zion Church and continued her journey of faith as a devoted member of New Parker’s Grove AME Zion Church, where she served faithfully. In her later years, she joined House of Faith Outreach Ministries, a place she often expressed was where she “found her family.” Her love for God and for her church family was unwavering.
If you knew Shirley, you knew her love for people. She never met a stranger—everyone she encountered quickly became her “cuz,” whether related by blood or not. One of her greatest joys was playing spades, a pastime that brought her laughter, connection, and countless cherished memories with family and friends. Her warm spirit and genuine love for others will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Shirley will be remembered for her strength, her enduring faith, her loving spirit, and the warmth she extended to everyone she encountered. Even in the midst of her illness, she remained a testimony of grace, resilience, and peace.
She was preceded in death by her paternal and maternal grandparents, Mrs. Harriet Lowery and Mr. J.T. McCoy, and Mr. Robert and Louise Baker Chambers. Her only brother and best friend, Minister Fredrick Lowery. Her uncles, Mr. Robert Lowery, Mr. Sylvester Lowery, Mr. David Lowery, Mr. Byron Baker, and Mr. Thomas Baker.
She leaves to cherish her loving memories her four children, Sharon Tillman of Indian Trail, North Carolina, Gerald Lowery, Saduchess Covington, and Mya Green, all of Wadesboro, NC. Her seven grandchildren: Jayden Tillman, Jaila Tillman, Destiney Covington, Nevaeh Lindsay, Juliana Tillman, Chance Hamilton, and Zyion Hamilton. One sister-in-law, Karen Lowery of Wadesboro, NC. Her nieces, Whitney Lowery of Albemarle, NC, and Ebony Gibson of Chesterfield, SC. Her favorite nephew, Fredrick Lowery, of Wadesboro, NC. One great nephew, Kamari Willoughby, and one great niece, Zyla Lowery. A special aunt, who raised her and cared for her as her own, Brenda (Jerry) Sturdivant of Morven, NC. Ann Smith of Wadesboro, NC Pauline (Alex) Pressley, High Point, NC, Karen (Danny) Bleu of Winston Salem, NC, Farnice (Ronnie) Lindsey, of Morven, NC, Minnie (Douglas) Ingram of Norwood, NC, Louvenia (Pat) Davis, of Norwood, NC, Faye Baker, Norwood, NC, Marilyn (Purnell) Robinson of High Point, NC; four uncles, Mr. Joe (Sarah) Baker of High Point, NC, Mr. James Thomas McCoy of Charlotte, NC, and Mr. Walter McCoy of Morven, NC and Reverend David (Barbara) Gaddy, and a host of cousins who were like her siblings, and friends.
The Homegoing Services will be on Saturday, March 28, 2026, 1:00pm, Smith's Memorial Chapel, 604 Salisbury Street, Wadesboro, North Carolina. Interment will be in the Flat Rock 52 Memorial Park, Morven, North Carolina.
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Add A CondolenceI'm So Sorry For Your Loss,Sending Out My Prayer & My Deepest Condolences To My Sweet Cuzin Saduchess,l Will Keep Your Family ln My Prayer.,Your Mother Will Be Truly Missed,Your Mother Will Always Be Y'all Guardian Angel Resting With Almighty God.
My thoughts and prayers are with the family during this time of sorrow. May the Lord provide you with peace, strength and comfort.
Rest in peace
Condolences to the Lowery Family. May God continue to bless you at this dark hour. Broadaway family Clarksville TN.
On behalf of Myself and the staff of the Anson County Sheriff's Office, we extend our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and loved ones during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all those affected by this loss. We stand with our community in offering comfort, strength, and support, and we hope you find peace in the memories you shared and the love that surrounds you.
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Sending my deepest condolences 💐 to you all during these tough times. May God comfort and strengthen you all. Love you all always 🩷 Ms. Shirley will be missed.
Our hearts and prayers go out to the family during this most difficult time. May God bless you and keep you.
So Sorry for your loss.
Lowery Family, Shirley was a fighter until the very end. I pray that her enduring spirit -- and that incredible will to press on -- remains a guiding light for all of us. Blessings, Chap
My condolences and prayers to the family R.I.P Shirley Lowery /Niece
My condolences to the family. Until we meet again love you always my friend 🙏🏿
My condolences to the family. I pray that the Lord grant you all a double portion of strength!! Shirley was a sweet woman and will definitely be missed b many!!🙏🏾❤️🙏🏾❤️
Praying🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 for the family especially the children...Rest in paradise Shirley🕊️🎉😘
Praying for the family C/O 91 will miss her
Praying for the entire family. Shirley was a sweet lady.
My condolences to the family praying 🙏 RIP Shirley
I Love You My Sweet Baby. FLY high and and come see about me from time to time Until We Meet Again. SISTER/COUSINS FOR INFINITY FLY HIGH SHIRLEY ❤️🕊️
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