Shirley Britton

Shirley was born in Detroit, Michigan on October 23, 1928 and went to be with the Lord on September 6, 2019. She married her husband Don on June 5, 1948. They resided in Royal Oak, Michigan until April 1974 when they moved to Avon Park, Florida.

She is survived by her three daughters and a son-in-law; Barbara Birdsall of Avon Park, Florida; Linda Britton of Royal Oak, Michigan; Brenda (Jim) Keller of Grand Blanc, Michigan. One sister; Rita Longshore of Avon Park, Florida. Five grandchildren; Richie (Shelly) Birdsall; Dawn (Chris) Miller; Don (Amy) Birdsall; Charissa (Jerrell) Jobe; Nathaniel (Amanda) Keller. Twelve great-grandchildren; Samantha (Jeremy) Fredericks; Brittany Birdsall; Zachary Miller; Owen Miller, Maelynn Birdsall; Madison Birdsall; Jadan Birdsall; Micah Jobe; Naylah Jobe; Avi Jobe; Makai Keller; Lila Keller. Three great-great grandchildren; Bentley Fredericks; Emma-Leigh Fredericks; Gavin Fredericks. Her husband Donald Britton preceded her in death.

She was an active member of the Dakota Avenue Missionary Church, later known as Warren Missionary Church in Michigan. She was a Sunday School teacher, youth leader and sponsor, active in the Women’s Missionary Society, director of VBS (Vacation Bible School) and catered most all of the dinners at church. After moving to Florida, she was an active member of Avon Park Missionary Church. In 1983 she began attending First Baptist Church of Avon Park and was active in many aspects of the church. She was secretary/treasury of VSP Senior Adult Group, helped with Sunday School and VBS (Vacation Bible School). She was a teacher in the children’s Mother’s Day Out program and also helped with the children of the Sonshine House ministry of First Baptist Church.

She loved the Lord and served him faithfully,

Memorial Donations can be made to First Baptist Church Building Fund or the American Heart Association.

Arrangements entrusted to:

Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home

111 E. Circle St.

Avon Park, FL  33825

(863) 453-3101

www.stephensonnelsonfh.com