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Shirley Spann Obituary

Shirley Ann Spann SUMMERVILLE - Mrs. Shirley Ann Spann, 53, of Summerville, South Carolina, wife of Elder Kenneth L. Spann, entered into eternal rest Tuesday, October 12, 2021. Funeral services celebrating the life of will be held on Monday, October 18, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. in Destiny Worship Center, 3625 Azalea Dr., North Charleston, SC 29405. She will be entombed at Sunset Memorial Gardens, 2915 Ashley Phosphate Rd., North Charleston, SC 29418. The viewing will be held on Sunday, afternoon October 17, 2021, at the mortuary from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. She is also survived by her loving daughter, Desere Spann; grandchild, Honesti Mack; parents, William Gates and Maryanne Fairnot Gates and Nathaniel Keitt and Albertha Gates Keitt; siblings: Alfrod Keitt, Sally A. K. Bain, Elder Mary M. Davis, Terry C.E. Keitt, Kenneth Glover (Trice) and Alkeisha M. Gates; uncles: Sonny Gates (Willie Faye), Elder Arthur Fairnot (Bertha), James Edward Gates, and Emilio Rush; aunts: Helen Abraham (Joseph), Glennie Jefferson (James), and Margaret Kinley (Willie); grandaunts, Carrie Zeigler, and Carrie Thompson; sisters-in-law: Clemintine Mixon, Joyce Daniels, Patricia Patterson (Robert), and Rosa Ann Spann; brothers-in-law: Herman Spann (Kim), Frankie Spann (Faye), William Spann, McCarthy Spann, and Charles Spann and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. She was preceded in death by her Godson, Jaivon Pelzer; and siblings: Nathaniel Keitt, Jr., John G. Keitt, and Joe Randy Keitt. Expressions of sympathy to the family may be made online at www.palmettomortuary.com. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ENTRUSTED TO: THE PALMETTO MORTUARY, INC., 1122 MORRISON DRIVE, CHARLESTON, SC 29403. OFFICE: 843.727.1230 and FAX: 843.724.3528. Visit our guestbook at legacy.com/obituaries/charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Oct. 15 to Oct. 16, 2021.

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Mrs.Dorothy and Family

October 8, 2022

My heart will always be with y'all. I'm still missing my friend laughing and smiling...

The Pruitte's

October 19, 2021

Though we only knew Shirley for a short time, we could tell she was a giving and special person. When we became neighbors, the whole family made us feel welcomed. Now God has welcomed you to your new everlasting home. God bless you. We will continue to prayer for Kenneth Desiree and Honesti. May God bless each and every one of you.

Mrs.Dorothy and Family

October 18, 2021

"Gone from our sight, but never from our hearts.You will be miss love and kisses...

Karen Gilliard White

October 18, 2021

Deepest sympathy to you and your family

Barbara Tisdale Haynes

October 17, 2021

Our hearts are saddened to hear of our dear Shirley Anne's passing,we have so many fond memories of her. We extend our sincere condolences to the family ,may God's Peace be with you!!

Liza Broomfield Wright

October 16, 2021

My condolence goes out to the family. Praying for strength to Elder Kenneth and Disere. Send my Love....

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