Shirley Mae Stevenson, age 84, went home to be with the Lord on October 4, 2022.
Shirley Champ Stevenson was born April 17, 1938. To the late Charles and Martha Champ. She was the second oldest of three girls.
Shirley graduated from Barnesville High School “Class of 1956.” Shirley attended Beatrice Beauty Academy, graduating in 1959 as a licensed beautician. Shirley met and married James Stevenson in 1963. To this union three sons were born.
She was employed as a Day Care provider in 1988 to 2009. She enjoyed cooking, baking desserts, and spending time with her family. Shirley was a member of the Mt. Haven Baptist Church for 39 years. Baptized under Pastor Andrew Womack, she served as president of the Usher Board.
Shirley departed this life on October 4, 2022. At The ProMedica Nursing Facility. She leaves to mourn and cherish her memory to her three sons: Jimmy (Ann), Cyrille and Julien Stevenson. Sister, Beatrice Champ McDowell, granddaughter, Crystal Stevenson; great-grandson, Kahleon Stevenson, and a host of nieces, nephews, family, and friends.
Shirley was preceded in death by her parents: Charles and Martha Champ, and sister Betty Champ Newsome.
“Mama always said “It’s always something, take one day at a time”