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Emma Shirley Obituary

Emma M. Shirley AUGUSTA, GA - Entered into rest Sunday, May 19, 2013, Mrs. Emma M. Shirley, 77, wife of the late Charles L. Shirley. Mrs. Shirley was a native of Germany and has resided in Augusta since 1959. She was a hostess for 30 years at Horns Restaurant. Family members include daughters: Rosita Diniero and husband Tomas of Germany, Sonja Mills and husband Willie of Augusta; sons: Charles K. Shirley and wife Sussana of Grovetown, Peter Shirley and wife Barbara of Augusta; 10 grandchildren; David Mills, Charles Shirley, II, Jessica Shirley, Sonja Shirley, Ellen Shirley, Jacob Shirley, John Shirley, Samantha Shirley, Jeanette Diniero, Manuel Diniero; and eight great-grandchildren: Dean Mills, Bret Mills, Luke Mills, Natalie Shirley, Emma Shirley, Mary Shirley, Mackenzie Lundy, and Charles Shirley. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at 10:00 A.M. in the chapel of Thomas Poteet & Son with Pastor David Hunter officiating. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Park. The family will receive friends following the service. Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484. Please sign the guestbook at www.thomaspoteet.com Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from May 20 to May 21, 2013.

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Sonja Shirley

May 17, 2014

Its been almost one year now. I miss you so much, Oma. I think about you every day.

Amanda Quattlebaum

May 22, 2013

I will never forget you Mrs. Emma. You touched my life in a very special way. I will always remember our lovely conversations and hold your words of wisdom close to my heart. I am blessed to have had the privilege of caring for you. My prayers are with you Shirley family.

Cheryl Sprague

May 22, 2013

Some of my favorite memories are at Oma's house at Christmas time. Singing around the candle lit tree and announcing my pregnancy with Pete and Barbara's God daughter. Oma will be truly missed. Thoughts and prayers are with the Shirley family. Thank you Peter for adopting me into yours. Sorry I missed the funeral but we will visit soon. Love to all!

Eric Meador

May 21, 2013

Every time I had the pleasure of being in her company, she always had a smile and laugh waiting. She will truly be missed by all who spent even a short amount of time around her.

Steven Hott

May 21, 2013

Always in our hearts.

Sonja Shirley

May 21, 2013

I lover you Oma. and will miss you. You were the greatest influence in my life. Thank you to friends and family who have shown us support in this hardest of times.

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