Shirley Mae Daniels' Obituary
Evangelist Mother Shirley Mae Daniels, 80, of Decatur, departed this life on Saturday, April 10th, 2020 surrounded by her loved ones.
Mother, as so many affectionate called her began her life as the fourth child born to the union of Eddie and Rhoda Murray on June 19, 1940. She was raised on the south side of Chicago. She received her grammar education at Fuller Elementary School. She also attended Dusable High School and received her GED from Olive Harvey College. Mother retired 25 years of service from the United States Postal Service on March 2, 2001. She received her license of Ministry at Monument of Faith Evangelistic Church in Chicago, IL. She loved traveling, spending time with family, watching her game shows and serving people was her gift in Ministry.
She leaves to cherish and not to mourn her fondest memories to her children: Rueben Daniels Jr. (Gail), Rodney Daniels Sr. (Wendy), Vivian Daniels-AliYerima (Ayouba), Michael Daniels (Mary), Marty Murray Jr. (Danielle), Miranda Murray, Marcel Murray (Aubrey), her grandchildren; Dwayne Herman, Tanelle Gordan (Jarvis), Rodney Daniels Jr. (Kamari), Kenya Jones, Africo Jones, Christopher Daniels, Gregory Harris (Sacia), Ieshia Nettles (Eugene), Angela Sisson (Darryl), LeDaryl Billingsley, Preston Daniels (Natasha), James Porter, Parnell Harris (Chez), Rashaun Mitchell, Jason Porter (Meya), Anthony Daniels (Angela), Maria Daniels, Bobby Hickmon, Tiana Daniels, Shardai Hickmon, Jessica Richardson (Booker), Ethylene Daniels, Brian Daniels (Sherritta), Elizabeth Hodges (Darius), Byron Daniels, Rhonda Daniels, Tyron Wallace and Ezekiel Murray, her siblings; Orville Murray, Emma Jean Daniels (Leo), Ruth White, Edward Murray, Bruce Murray, Autry Murray (Charmaine), Larry Murray (Raina) Marty Murray Sr., special great grandchildren: Brenton Gordan and Jarvis Gordman Jr., a host of great grandchildren, great great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, son Bruce Daniels and her siblings; Elaine Murray, Michael Murray and Melvin Brown.
The family of Evangelist Mother Shirley Mae Daniels, would like to the thank the Hospice nursing staff.
Homegoing services to celebrate Mother Shirley’s life will be at 11:0 AM on Saturday, April 17, 2021 at Kingdom Come Ministries, Decatur, IL. Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 PM on Friday, April 16, 2021 at Moran & Goebel Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Decatur. Additional visitation will be held for 1 hour prior to services on Saturday at the church. Mother Shirley will be laid to rest at Graceland Cemetery, Decatur, IL.
The family of Mother Shirley Mae Daniels has entrusted Moran & Goebel Funeral Home and Cremation Services with her funeral arrangements. Please share memories and condolences at www.moranandgoebel.com
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