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Obituary For Shirley Gilchrist Taylor
Shirley Gilchrist Taylor was born to Preston A. and Lina Lee Gilchrist on September 29, 1945, in Halifax County, North Carolina. She transitioned from life on October 29, 2024, at Rex Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, Junnie Taylor; parents, Preston A. and Lina Lee Gilchrist; and three brothers, LeRoy, Preston Lewis and Dalvert.
Shirley attended Johnston and Wake County Schools graduating from Fuquay Consolidated High School, and furthered her education by attending cosmetology school in Charlotte, North Carolina, where she became a beautician. Back in the day, she could really hard press and do some hair.
Shirley moved from North Carolina in the late 1960's and lived in Washington, DC, and New Jersey for several years. Upon her return to North Carolina, she worked several jobs until she came home and began caring for the neighborhood children. She was tough, but they loved her just the same.
Shirley loved the Lord and gave her life to Christ while she was in New Jersey under the leadership of Bishop Jesse McNeill. She later attended church at Macedonia Apostolic Church in Raleigh, North Carolina, under the leadership of Bishop Tommie Smith. She continued to serve the Lord at Mt. Zion Pentecostal Church in Shawtown, North Carolina, now known as Mt. Zion Christian Fellowship in Dunn, North Carolina, under the leadership of Dr. James Otis McNeill. Shirley was an ordained Mother at Mt. Zion UFC in 2023. She continued to come to church until the last month or so. Even when she was in severe pain, she wanted to be in church. Her favorite song was โI Owe God A Whole Lot of Praiseโ.
Shirley leaves to cherish her memories, four children, Sherwayne, Faith (Evette), Maurice, and Mitzie; four grandchildren; twelve great grandchildren; three sisters, Lina Alford, Runell Gilchrist, and Glenda Gilchrist; two stepsons, Sherwood and William Taylor; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Visitation: 12:30 - 1:00 pm on Sunday, November 10, 2024, at Mt. Zion Christian Fellowship Church in Dunn, NC.
Funeral will be held 1:00 pm on Sunday, November 10, 2024, at Mt. Zion Christian Fellowship Church, 707 Susan Tart Road in Dunn, NC 28335.
Burial: Mt. Zion Christian Fellowship Church Cemetery, Shawtown Road in Lillington, NC.
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Pink Tribute Spray was sent for Shirley Gilchrist Taylor - November 08, 2024
To the Gilchrist family, Calvin & I are sorry to hear of your loss. Shirley was a wonderful person that loved the Lord and many loved her. Rest in peace. Calvin & Rosa Leach
My, Condolences to the Gilchrist Taylor Family Justin and Katherine mcclain Family
MY Condolences to the Gilchrist Taylor Family you are in my prayers Katherine and Justin McClain Family 4H3F
Sending my sincere condolences to the family of Shirley Gilchrist Taylor. Our pr prayers are with you.
Gertha Heggie
Our deepest sympathy to the family Lethia Denning Smith & Pat Denning Wells
To Runell,Lina, Glenda and the entire family. We the class of 1967, Fuquay Consolidated high are so sorry to hear of your loss. We are praying your strength in the Lord. President: Calvin Leach Committee chairman: Luretta McKoy Jones
Offering our thoughts prayers and deepest condolences to the family The Stewart family
My deepest condolences to the family. May God's love carry you through this difficult time and bring you peace and comfort in the days ahead. Jean Jones
My sincere condolences to my Gilchrist/Taylor family! Shirley will missed. To her children/sisters & immediate family cherish your memories of her! Love you all! Annette & family Vanessa & family
BARice
My sincerest condolences to the entire family! With Love, Judy Walker
Betty Burt-Peebles
My dearest family our hearts are broken but just remember GOD said she's gone through enough and I'm going to release my angel to me may God rest in peace she will be missed to our family be strong.Desmond &Dinah
My sincere condolences, family. Aunt Shirley will be missed. Tonya Taylor and family.
Praying that God strengthens your hearts as you go through this time of transitioning of your Mother, Grandmother, Aunt, Sister, Cousin and even best friend. Just to God be true and He will see you through. Eldress Johnnie Mae Chance and family
To the family of Mrs Shirley Gilchrist Taylor, I extend my deepest condolences. The loss of a loved one is truly difficult, however it is comforting to know that God never makes a mistake. God will sustain you now as you mourn. Prayerfully Submitted! Mamie Mckoy Richardson .
Crystal Harper and Family
Praying for you all....I Love You
Our sincere condolences to the Gilchrist family! My the memories you've made over the years bring you comfort and peace! The Bailey Family! Charles, Patricia, Wanda, Chaz & Jessica
Our heartfelt condolences to the Gilchrist and Taylor family. Mama Shirley, a beautiful, loving soul, whom we will forever cherish. Rest in peace, angel. The Bethel, Holden and Sidney family.
My deepest condolences to the entire Gilchrist Family. My Aunt Shirley had a smile and a hug that was so beautiful. Gone, but not forgotten. Love, Shelia Ellerbee
My deepest condolences to the immediate family. Aunt Shirley had a smile that would always brighten your day, a beautiful soul gone, but not forgotten. Love Always, Your neice, Shelia Ellerbee
Family, you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Mary McCullers
Our sincerest condolences to the family of one so precious. Sister Shirley was a sweet and kind soul. She always had a beautiful smile to welcome you into her presence. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Willamenia Ragland Waddell and family
Sending heartfelt sympathy from Lethia Denning Smith & family.
I am sending my sincere condolences to the Gilchrist and Taylor family for the loss of the family Matriarch. May God continue to bless you and keep you. Diana Estes
Condolences to the Gilchrist and Taylor families in their time of bereavement. Elder Edward Lucas
Rest in Heaven Aunt Shirley. You were a beautiful person that loved many and you showed your love. You will be missed. Our condolences to the family. Chris and Faye Walthour.
Roberta Burton
RIH Aunt Shirley ๐๐ผ Sending sincere condolences to Sherwayne and all the family ๐๐ผ May Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ comfort you all like only He can๐๐ผ๐๐ผ๐๐ผRest Yvette Shields (Taylor) and family of Morrow,Georgia
RIH Aunt Shirley. Our Sincere condolences to Sherwayne and all the family๐๐ผMay our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ comfort you like only He can.๐๏ธ๐๏ธ๐๏ธ
On behalf of First Lady And Pastor Geddie and the members of Greater Faith & Deliverance Ministry send our condolence we are praying for the Taylor and Gilchrist family.
Our deepest sympathy to all of you! May the memories you've made bring you comfort and peace as you reflect back and smile!
My sweet angel. You will be so missed. God has you now, but I know I will see you again. I will miss those long hugs, your sweet smile and that red purse! Until I see you again, keep dancing. Love you, Paola
Sending our Condolences to your Family. Praying for All and No More Hurting or Pain. Love the Taylor Family
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