Shirley Josey, 91, passed away peacefully in her home on
April 12, 2020. Born on July 23, 1928 in Nash County, Rocky Mount, she was the
daughter of the late Pearle Lurline Vaughan and Paul Washington Stewart. She
was predeceased by her husband, Robert Josey and brothers, Allen Stewart and
Paul W. Stewart.
Shirley graduated from Roanoke Rapids High School. She also attended Richmond
Professional Institute on a scholarship from Roanoke Rapids Lion Club. She
worked at Roanoke Rapids Recreation Department as Women’s Director and taught
physical education in local elementary schools. She also taught baton twirling
and judged at many band competitions in eastern United States. Shirley turned
to golf and was quite a competitor in the sport. She won many club championships
in North Carolina and South Carolina.
She is survived by her brother, Needham (Jackie) Jones,
and her sister, Juanita (Richard) Merritt, and step-daughter, Suzanne Josey
Prince, along with many nieces and nephews.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.askewfs.com
Services will be announced at a later date.