Shirley

Fisher

Shirley Ann Fisher a beloved mother, a loving grandmother and devoted friend, was born January 14,1951 to Rose Brown in Kershaw SC, and she gracefully departed this life on July 6, 2024 at the age of 73.

Shirley lovingly known as Shirlann was quickly established to be Note and Sammy's girl. At the age of 3, they moved up North, settling in Englewood NJ in the late 1950s, where she was raised by Note, Sammy and the village known as the Fishers.

Shirley accepted Christ into her life at an early age and was a founding member of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church where her uncle, the late Rev. William Samuels was the founding pastor. Shirley was also a founding member of the infamous Choir #2. Shirley was the soprano to Annie Ruth's alto and her Aunt Nan's tenor.

Shirley graduated from Dwight Morrow in 1969. While working for Grand Union through the 90s, she decided to go back to school. In 1996 Shirley was certified in medical coding/billing and began working at United Health as a supervisor until her early retirement in 2002.

Shirley was preceded in death by her life partner James Lightsey and her granddaughter Diara O'Uhuru. Left to cherish her memory is her children Rev. Wayne Fisher Sr. (Chanda) Glenn Johnson (Shajuan) and Jamie DeNully (Daynon). Her grandchildren; Wayne Jr (Brianna), Saadiqua, Marquis, Alani, and Amina, three great grand children Khalani, Jayden and Andre, 2 God-children CheValle and Robert. A host of cousins, her best friends, adopted nieces, nephews and God children

Shirley will forever be remembered for her kind heart, unwavering strength and her no nonsense attitude. She touched the lives of all who knew her with her compassion. Shirley's love for her family was immeasurable, and her memory will continue to live on in the hearts of those who were fortunate enough to have known her.