Shirley Chisholm's obituary , Passed away on October 15, 2024 in Terry, Mississippi

Shirley Chisholm

July 2, 1938 - October 15, 2024 (86 years old)

Terry, Mississippi

Shirley Chisholm's obituary , Passed away on October 15, 2024 in Terry, Mississippi

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Stringer Family Funeral Services

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Shirley Chisholm

July 2, 1938 - October 15, 2024 (86 years old)

Terry, Mississippi

Shirley Chisholm Obituary

The world bids farewell to Shirley Chisholm of Terry, Mississippi, departing on October 15, 2024 at the age of 86. Shirley leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Shirley Chisholm to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, James Franklin Sims and Julia Ann Hayes Sims of Camden, Mississippi.; her husband Tom "Buddy" Chisholm; and her sisters, Ethel Wilson, Sara Grant and Margaret Waddell.

She is survived by: her children, Sheila Daley (Mike), Sandra Carmack Yeates (Eddie) and Michael Vance (Lisa); and her siblings, Rita Louise Sluder, Helen McElhenney, James "Billy" Sims (Carolyn) and Linda Hudson (John).

Visitation was held on Friday, October 18th 2024 from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM at the Stringer Family Funeral Home - Crystal Springs (26141 MS-27, Crystal Springs, MS 39059). A graveside service was held on Friday, October 18th 2024 at the Terry City Cemetery.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Stringer Family Funeral Services



Fri

Oct 18

Visitation

Stringer Family Funeral Home - Crystal Springs
26141 MS-27, Crystal Springs, MS 39059

Fri

Oct 18

Graveside service

Terry City Cemetery

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