Shirley attended E. E. Butler High School where she was a member of the Hospitality Club, Library Club, Dramatic Club, a member of the drill team, and she was crowned Miss Sophomore. Shirley has been a member of St. John Baptist Church in Gainesville, GA. for many years where she was a proud member of the Angelic Voices. She worked for Peachtree Windows and Doors, was a loved employee of the Walmart family, and was self-employed for many years.
Shirley was always willing to lend a helping hand; giving her love to those who crossed her path. She never met a stranger and was a true friend to all. Shirley was a strong woman with a warm heart and a meek and humble spirit. A true servant, who loved on people. She never liked confrontation and would do anything to make her family and other people happy. Shirley was always positive, giving, and kind. She was always ready and willing to share anything she had and assist anyone in need. She was full of energy and always on the go. Shirley loved to cook for her family and friends; making her beloved chicken salad, sweet potato pies, and chicken and dumplings. Her greatest desire was to keep her family together.
Shirley was truly the glue that held us all together! To see her family together during the holidays and at the family reunions brought Shirley so much joy. . She was passionate about capturing every single moment by taking pictures! Chasing her family down for what should have taken two seconds, always turned into what seemed to feel like a lifetime of standing in one place. But rest assured, Shirley was going to get her pictures and she didn’t rest until she did! Who knew that her love for taking pictures was leaving memories for her family that would last a lifetime. Assuring that her family would cherish these memories and always remain close.
She peacefully transitioned to be with the Lord on July 30, 2021, at the home of her daughter in McDonough, GA.
Shirley’s children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren were her pride and joy. Shirley and her forever love, Dorsey Mize, were blessed to have a loving family who will dearly miss her. She leaves to cherish her memory: Tim (Sherry) Mize of Gainesville, GA, Kim (Val) Mize of Jacksonville, FL., Tracy (Monica) Mize of Gainesville, GA, and Candice Mize Gullatt, of McDonough, GA. They will forever cherish the memory of their loving mother.
She cherished her grandchildren with all her heart: Tamika Jackson, Sherdee Mize, Tribune Mize, Kabree Mize, Tribecca Mize, Caleb Mize, Deion Mize, and Mychael Gullatt, as well as her great-grandchildren, Jahmeil Cantrell and Kahlil Jackson.
Shirley, the fourth born to Clarence and Mary Brown is also survived by her loving siblings: Evelyn Annette Westbrooks, John (Latisha) Brown, Robert Lee Brown, and Grady Eugene (Ivie) Brown.
Shirley Ann Brown Mize was born on August 14, 1942 in Gainesville, GA (Hall County), born to the union of the late parents, Clarence Brown, Sr. and Mary (Smith) Brown. She is preceded in death by her loving parents, her brother Clarence Brown, Jr. and her sister Linda (Brown) Thorpe.
She leaves to cherish her memory a host of beloved nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. All of whom she treasured and loved dearly.
The Celebration of life will be held Saturday, August 7th at the hour of 11am at St John Baptist Church. Professional Service Entrusted to Wimberly Funeral Home.
