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Obituary For Shirley Ann Finnie - Ziglar

Shirley Ann Finnie - Ziglar, 71 of Walnut Cove, NC passed Friday, September 6, 2024. Public viewing will be held from 2:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Saturday, September 14, 2024 at Perry-Spencer Funeral Home, Madison, NC. The family will receive friends from 1:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 15, 2024 at Mary D. Perry Memorial Chapel of Perry Spencer Funeral Home, Madison, NC with funeral service beginning at 2:00 p.m. Interment will follow at Sandy Ridge Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, 1075 Primitive Baptist Church Road, Sandy Ridge, NC.

Shirley Ann Finnie Ziglar was born on September 7, 1952 to the late Walford and Ethel Reynolds Finnie. She departed this earthly life peacefully at home on Friday, September 6, 2024. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Carl Finnie and long-time partner, Billy Joe Hairston.

Shirley was a 1972 high school graduate of Stoneville High School. She entered the workforce and worked for Unifi (Burlington Industries) in Madison, NC for over 30 years. After retiring from Unifi, Shirley furthered her education at Rockingham Community College. On September 16, 2018, Shirley gave her life to God joining Dry Hollow Primitive Baptist Church in Walnut Cove, NC.

She leaves to cherish her memory: one daughter; Arlethia Hairston one broher, McKinley Finnie (Julia), five sisters; Jean McCullough, Geraldin Roach (Tony), Betty shearill, alberta Swindler and Pauline Stukes (BG), two aunts; Creola Reynolds and Patricia Hairston and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, a special mention to her stepchildren/siblings of Arlethia and friends.

Guest Book

Sorry for your loss will always love yall Hampton family deacon willie

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To the Finnie, Ziglar, Hairston families: It is comforting to know God knows best and he makes no mistakes. Praying for peace, love, and sound mind as we go through. AFS

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So sorry to here of the loss of your mother Leigh and Geraldine(sister) Ive been a friend to Geraldine for many years. Praying for peace, comfort, love and strength. Ill be in touch and just know if there is anything I can do let me know. May God continue to BLESS and keep the Family. Love The Richardson's Loretta, Jeffrey, Mallory, Whitney, Carmen & Nova

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Aunt Shirley, you will truly be missed. We will cherish all the laughs and good times. In our hearts forever. We love you. Love, Corey, Lesly, Anniesha, Frank

- Anniesha Grace

My condolences to the family sorry for your loss praying for the family.Susan Little Scales

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With deepest sympathy for the family during this difficult time. Tamika Reynolds

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Leigh our heart an prayers go out to you. We want you to know we are here for you love Tony-Geraldine-Adrienne-Ziel and Xori

- Tony Roach

To Leigh, the Finnie and Hairston Families, and extended Relatives: On Christmas morning 2023, Shirley surprised me with a telephone call to wish me a very Merry Christmas. We talked briefly and she told me she had others to call and wish a Merry Christmas. After we hung up, a strange feeling of nervousness came over me. I couldn't recall Shirley calling me in quite a number of years to wish me a Merry Christmas. I thought to myself, "I hope this won't be the last time Shirley and I wish each other a Merry Christmas." I think, perhaps, she felt it would be her last time, and that is why she called me. I feel a great loss and sadness now that she has left because she was like a cousin and friend to me. She, Jean, her other siblings, and we (Phyllis and I) visited and played together when we were children when her family lived up the road from our family. We attended the same churches. I continue to think about the last time I saw her, and those thoughts add to my tears and my joy. I always looked forward to seeing her at church, and I loved making her laugh at my silliness. I am so glad that in the last two months I told her that I loved her, and she told me that she loved me, too. We parted in peace and love and that makes me joyful. I will truly miss her. Deepest Love and Sympathy to all of you. Sleep in Heavenly Peace, Shirley. Angie Broome Welch

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Our condolences to the entire family. May you feel the presence of God's love and peace at this time and in the days ahead. Cornelia Dalton and family

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I'm so sorry for your loss We all grew up together and I will never forget our connection You have our prayers and thoughts during this difficult time Christine Galloway

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Condolences to Ziglar and Finnie Family. Praying for peace and comfort during this time.Dale& Gale

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I haven' known Sister Shirley long...10 years at most. I will remember her as a beautiful spirit, beautiful and compassionate person. I will miss her contagious smile, and her ever present aura of Joy and Peace. She and her entire family were a Blessing to Mt Zion Primitive Baptist Church during my mother's service there. Prayers for Mercy and Peace to the entire Finnie and Ziglar Family Paulastine Young

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