Shirley D. Reid

Shirley Diana Reid was born on December 28, 1937 in Columbus, Ohio. She was the second of 4 children born to the union of Charles William Franklin and Julia “Trudy” Franklin. Shirley graduated from North High School in Columbus, Ohio. She worked for the Columbus Police Department for years before being employed with Columbus City Schools as a Secretary until she retired in 2000.

Shirley was an avid reader. She also enjoyed creating things by hand such as sewing, jigsaw puzzles, gardening, crocheting, and baking. She also enjoyed her Saturday shopping trips but most of all she enjoyed her family.

Shirley gave her life to Christ at an early age at Mt. Zion Church of God in Christ under Elder E.M. Wilson. She served faithfully at Mt. Zion through 5 pastoralships: Elder E.M Wilson, Elder R. H. Holmes, Bishop Warren E. Miller, Elder Kenny Stewart, and Superintendent Nehemiah Howard. Shirley wore many hats and served in many roles at Mt. Zion. She served as a member of the choir, Sunday School Teacher, Sunday School Superintendent, Vacation Bible School Teacher, Assistant Teacher for Prayer & Bible Band and Church Secretary. She loved working with children and looked forward to making boxes for the Christmas and Easter Programs every year. She did everything in the church that she felt she could do that was edifying to the Lord.

Shirley, affectionately known as “Nanny”, was the epitome of THE GOLDEN RULE: “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” She was a natural humanitarian and devoted her life to caring and providing for her family unconditionally. Shirley touched the lives of everyone met. She had a God given talent of making people feel loved. Her favorite scripture was Psalms 121: 1-2. Shirley was able to be the rock for family because she always looked to hills for her help. Her help definitely came from the Lord!

Blessed with 82 years of life, Shirley was called home to be with her Heavenly Father on Tuesday, May 12, 2020.

Shirley was proceeded in death by her parents, Charles and Julia Franklin; sisters, Phyllis Franklin and Beverly Milner; brother, James Franklin; aunts, Adele Bondurant and Daisy Hicks; and special cousin. Mary Bass-Ghee.

Shirley leaves to cherish her memory her husband, James P. Reid; loving children, Stanley (Donna) Craig, Stephanie Craig, Shawn (Shonda) Craig of Rowlett, TX, Sheryl (Ronnie) Wilson, Marvina (Fred) Leatherwood, and Vita Smith; special nephew, Allen (Charlene) Franklin; grandchildren, Chauntelle, Chaunte, Tia, Eugene, Kisha, Kamara, Stanisha, Travis, Shawn, Marcus, Rion, N’sya, Kyren, Jaylen, Aubrey, Shelby, and Comeh Brooke; 19 great grandchildren; 1 great-great grandson, Amir; special cousins, June Evelyn Black, Doris Butler, Peggy Jones, and Elder George Porter; sister-in-law, Giana Franklin; and a host of nieces, nephews, friends and church family.

Private Services entrusted to MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH, 2500 Cleveland Ave.

Interment at Green Lawn Cemetery.