Shirley Abrams Christian Obituary in Richmond at Scotts Funeral Home

Obituary For Shirley Abrams Christian

Shirley Abrams Christian, 66, of Richmond, gently passed to glory on January 11, 2025 at Henrico Doctors Hospital arbitrating surgery.

She was born on July 11, 1958 to the late William Herman Abrams Jr. and Shirley Mae Gunn Abrams.

Shirley graduated with honors from George W. Watkins school in New Kent County. Later in life she obtained her Bachelor of Science degree. She was always energetic and thrived to constantly learn new things.

For many years Shirley was a member of Second Liberty Baptist Church in Quinton before becoming a member of Blessed Hope Baptist Church in Richmond under the leadership of the late Pastor Fred A. Hannah.

Shirley married her high school sweetheart, Alfred Brown and from that union two sons, Demond Brown and Antonio Brown, were born.

She was a diligent worker while employed at Westmoreland Mental Hospital. Later she was employed and retired from Coca-Cola.

After many years Shirley met and married Anthony Christian, who preceded her in death after 17 years of marriage. Anthony loved and cared dearly for Shirley and her sons.

Shirley was also preceded in death by one brother, William Abrams III and one sister Alease Abrams.

Surviving are her two sons, Demond Brown (Keyomie) and Antonio Brown; nine grandchildren, Terell, Brianna, Isaiah, Ilijsha, Demonte, Jeramiah, Ta’Niya, Talon, and Aaden; three brothers, Charles Abrams, James O’Neal Abrams and Jason Abrams; a host of other relatives and friends, one devoted lifelong friend, Rosa Daniels.

A memorial service will be held 1 p.m. Thursday, February 13, 2025 at Scott's Chapel, 116 E. Brookland Park Blvd. Interment private. Livestreaming at scottsfuneralhome.com

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My deepest condolences and prayers for the family! Your mother was always kind and caring and she will be missed.Put your Trust in God !🙏🙏🙏

Joyce Williams

My sincere condolences to her children, grandchildren, family and friends. I will miss our telephone calls and visits. She was always positive no matter what the circumstances.

Kathryn Williams

Sending Prayers in the lost of your Mother. May she rest in peace. God Bless.

Theresa Fisher

My deepest condolences To the family...

Beverly Richardson - Smith

MY sister in law, we had some good times together,you have help me in bad times and good. tony and DEMOND i love you, may god be with and keep you.

Verlinda Christian Harris

Condolences and prayers to the family on the passing of Shirley Abrams Christian. Shirley was a dear sweet, kind, and loving cousin. Her soul has been sent free. Fly high, Fly high Shirley.

Leila Christian Holmes

Sincere heartfelt condolences to the family of Shirley Abrams Christian. She was a good friend and will be missed. Much love Demond and Tony.

Audre Evans

Words cannot describe the loss for a dear DaVita friend whom I known for 3yrs. We laughed and talk during our treatments.i am sending my condolences and prayers to her family for the loss.

You will be missed my friend. We worked together for years and our children played together. My sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family.

I love you Shirley you are and amazing friend and I miss you already your family I will Keep in prayer.I am so saddened by this but you are not.suffering any more I love you your bestie

I do have memory's of my friend whom I talked to every day I miss you so much already when I didn't hear from you ,I searched until I found out cause I knew something was wrong and when I found out I was so saddened but you are no longer suffering.I love you Miss Christian my best friend from day one