VIRGINIA BEACH – Georgia Shirley, 94, was born in Norfolk County to the late Dixie and Jennie Sawyer Neal. Georgia was a homemaker, who loved spending time with and caring for her family. She was also a member of the Berkley Lodge #52 Order of the Eastern Star for 50 plus years. In her younger days, she enjoyed square dancing, traveling to Florida during the colder months, and just being outdoors in the sun. Georgia was predeceased by her beloved husband, Norwood “Mike” Shirley, four brothers and one sister.
Left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Peggy S. Foster and her husband Rodney of Chesapeake and Debra Leahey of Virginia Beach; four grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and a host of other family and friends. In addition, we would like to especially thank the staff of Commonwealth Senior Living at Cedar Manor for their exceptional care while she was with them.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, from 6:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. at Altmeyer Funeral Home Chesapeake. A graveside service will be held on Sunday at 2:00 p.m. at Blackwater Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Lynn Hardaway officiating. Express condolences to the family at www.altmeyerfh.com
Peggy an Debra,I’m so sorry about Georgia,I have such fun memories of us all.i know how much you will miss her,but she’s with your dad an family have a blast!! Thinking of y’all an sending (( hugs)). love you
Many good memories of her and Mike from my youth. I remember how pretty she was definitely a red and white checkered square dancing dress. Love to all and my thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Peggy and Rodney, I am so sorry for your loss. Your mother was a lovely lady. I know you and others will miss her loving presence in your life.
I’ll always remember Georgia’s big welcoming smile. My condolences to her children and family.
I’m glad to have known Georgia and am remembering the fun times at Hardee’s and as a neighbor.
I have so many wonderful memories from my youth of your mom. My senior year would have been much different if not for her. Will keep you in my thoughts and prayers as you go through this difficult time.