INDIANAPOLIS – Shirley Ann, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great-great grandmother, 86, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, October 21, 2022. Shirley was born to the late Aaron Jackson and Lillian Beulah Gallamore on April 9, 1936 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Her oldest sister, Margaret shared that Shirley was named after the actress, Shirley Temple. Shirley was the middle child of seven children. She loved growing up with a large family and eventually nurtured a large loving family of her own.

Shirley was passionate about reading, especially scriptures and could be found singing as she worked and cared for her family. She had a great sense of humor and we could be found giggling along with her at any moment. Shirley was always able to find the positive in nearly any situation and was dearly loved by all.

Shirley gave birth to seven children and was preceded in death by her two sons, Michael Allen and Charles Eddy. She is survived by her loving children: Ramsey Johnson, Robert Johnson, Rebecca Pena, Timothy Johnson and David Johnson. Shirley was preceded in death by her siblings: Margaret Cobb, Joann Gossett, George Gallamore, Robert Gallamore and Mary Pratt. She is survived by her sister, Barbara Lawson. Shirley Ann, lovingly known as “Sug” was “Grandma Sug” to 40 grandchildren, 48 great grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren.

Shirley’s friends and family may visit from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Friday, October 28, 2022 at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions, 925 East Hanna Avenue, Indianapolis, Indiana 46227. The funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery, 9350 East Washington Street, Indianapolis, Indiana 46229.

Shirley's services will be livestreamed at the scheduled service time. Click Here to view the service.

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