Minister Shirley Elaine Sullivan Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Minister Shirley Elaine Sullivan (Sheffield, Alabama), whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Minister Shirley left this world on December 16, 2024 at the age of 68, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Minister Shirley Elaine Sullivan or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her parents, L. C. Southward and Velma A. Southward; her brothers, Jimmy Earl Southward and Billy Southward; and her daughter Sonya Candida Sullivan.
She is survived by: her husband Edward Eugene Sullivan; her son Travant Southward; her stepchildren, Monique Stanley (Pastor Dexter) of Cherokee, Alabama, Zetheland (George) of Athens, Alabama, LaVonda Parker of Boothwyn, Pennsylvania and Jacolby Sullivan (Cory) of Tuscumbia, Alabama.; her siblings, Benny Southward of Corinth, Mississippi, Bobby Southward (Vicki), Ricky Southward of Iuka, Mississippi, Earnestine Taylor of Flint, Michigan, Martha Bonds (Harry) of Corinth, Texas, Ella Farris of Florence, Alabama and Mamie Mason of Killen, Alabama; and her siblings-in-law, Michael Doss of Cherokee, Alabama, LaVonda Allen (Bruce) of Athens and Barbara Sullivan of Barton, Alabama.. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
A funeral service was held on Saturday, December 21st 2024 at 12:00 PM at the Ekklesia Church (3007 Hatch Blvd, Sheffield, AL 35660). A burial was held on Saturday, December 21st 2024 at the Cherokee Memorial Park (10865 US-72, Cherokee, AL 35616).
