Shirley Ann Crockett (71) was granted eternal heavenly rest on Thursday December 10, 2020 by her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Shirley Ann Crockett was born in Heidelberg, MS, on August 8, 1949, to the late John E. and Johnnie Mae Harrison - Arrington. Shirley graduated from South Side High School and attained an Associate Degree from Erie Business Center.

Over the years, Shirley was employed in the following places: American Meter, Lord's, Sears, Allstate, and General Electric. In addition, she was self-employed and owned her own daycare while also providing a beautiful home to her foster children.

She enjoyed praising and worshipping the Lord at Mt. Ebal Missionary Baptist Church, where she served as the Past Superintendent of the Sunday School department, Adult Sunday School teacher, and Sunday School Treasurer. She loved cooking Sunday dinner for her family, sewing, piano, and making fleece blankets.

Shirley leaves to cherish the memories of her life well lived, to her beloved husband of 46 years William Crockett Sr., whom she joined in holy matrimony on April 27, 1974, (2) daughters, Chandrika Crockett and Ja'Lishia Crockett; (1) son William Crockett Jr., (1) Sister, Sandra (James) Barnett, (1) Brother, Marvin (Glenda) Arrington, (14) Grandchildren, Britnyee, Destynee, Dwayne, Trent, Alexandra, Dasia, Jasmyne, Nicole, Dre'Shaun, Malik, Marquise, Kenyatta Jr., Paul Jr. Monique. (6) Great-Grandchildren, Angelo, Da'Kiya, Promise, N'Vi, Alias, Brielle. (1) God-Daughter, Tesha Evans. Close Friends include: Shirley Clark, Glenell Bender, Leetha Johnson, and Mitch Jordan. Shirley will long be remembered by her strong hearted spirit, her ministry, her delicious cooking, many family gatherings, singing, the love she had for her family, and her words of encouragement toward others.