SHIRLEY DELORES SQUIRES née HOLDER
Sunrise: July 01, 1939 – Sunset: October 01, 2019
Of Taitt Hill, St. George and formerly of St. John, retired Budget Controller, entered peacefully into rest.
Daughter of the late Carlton and Doris Holder;
Loving wife of 56 years to Marcellus ‘Marsh’ Squires;
Mother of Denise Good, Dr. Sharon Squires, M. Carol Anne Ketchens, Trudie Squires-Clyatt amd Brien Squires;
Grandmother of Serena Good, Brittany Squires, Anna Squires-Marshall and Nia Squires;
Great-grandmother of Renea, Briana, Coron and Kamari;
Sister of Lucy Agard, and the late Myrle Soleyn, Jean and Edsol Holder;
Aunt of Angie McElroy, Stephen Soleyn, Betty Watson, Danny Agard, Cheryl, Stacy and Trina Holder;
Cousin of Jan Brathwaite, Darcy King, and a host of family members from the St. John Holder family;
Dear friend of Derry Hewitt, Esmee Yearwood, Margaret Williams, Dolly Straughan, Eunice Griffith, Shirley Carby, Patty Pierre, the Wednesday Evening Browne’s Beach Family, Cheryl and Russel Boyce and many more;
The funeral for the late SHIRLEY DELORES SQUIRES née HOLDER leaves Downes and Wilson Funeral Home, Eagle Hall, St. Michael on Friday, October 25, 2019 at 12:15 p.m. for The Chapel of Coral Ridge Memorial Gardens, The Ridge, Christ Church where relatives and friends are asked to meet at 2 p.m. for the service. Private Cremation will follow at a later date.
The Organist is kindly asked to attend. Wreaths may be sent to Downes and Wilson Funeral Home no later than 12.00 noon on Friday, 25th October, 2019.
Relatives and friends may pay their last respects at Downes and Wilson Funeral Home on Thursday, October 24, 2019 from 4 – 6 p.m.
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Waveney Brown says
October 25, 2019 at 1:36 amSincere condolences to Mr. Squires, Cheryl Holder and all the family & friends of Shirley. Our families are praying for all of you during time of deep grief & sorrow. Always remember that our father in heaven promised that He would never leave you nor forsake you. May His love continue to comfort & protect you all. May Shirley’s soul rest on in Heavenly Peace and rise in Glory.
Sincerely,
The Hall, Brown, Smith, Rolle and Hawker families of New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Maryland and Atlanta GA.
Beverley Hall-Hawker says
October 24, 2019 at 5:18 pmThere are no words kind enough to express the heartfelt thoughts that are with your entire family in this time of sorrow; but, please accept our deepest sympathy. Shirley loved to celebrate life, and demonstrated how to do so in fine style. Her memory will live on in our hearts for she was an awesome woman who spread friendship and love wherever she went. Peace & Love – The Hall Family, Brooklyn, N.Y.
Dionne Holder says
October 22, 2019 at 3:06 pmMy condolences to the entire family. Aunty Shirley had a great of gold. She was truly an amazing person and one of the most selfless people I know. Her hospitality knew no bounds. Returning home to Barbados on holiday and not being able to see her will leave a big dent. May you Rest in peace and light perpetual shine on your soul 🙏
Dionne Holderilmstadt says
October 22, 2019 at 3:04 pmMy condolences to the entire family. Aunty Shirley had a great of gold. She was truly an amazing person and one of the most selfless people I know. Her hospitality knew no bounds. Returning home to Barbados on holiday and not being able to see her will leave a big dent. May you Rest in peace and light perpetual shine on your soul 🙏
Rev. Dr. Vincent Miller says
October 22, 2019 at 1:22 amOur heartfelt prayers and condolences to the Squires family. Shirley has left an indelible mark on the Barbadian community of Atlanta. Well done, good and faithful servant. RIP. Rev. Vincent & Lorna Miller. Atlanta.
Joan Haynes USA says
October 19, 2019 at 9:14 pmCondolences to the family and friends of Shirley Squires, may you find comfort in this time of sorrow may she RIP