Shirley Ann Deaton Roy, age 87 passed away peacefully on Monday, August 29, 2022. Shirley Ann was born September 6, 1934 in Calhoun, Georgia.
Shirley will be lovingly remembered by her two children Robert and Amy, her grandchildren Jake and Zack, and her great grandson AJ. She will be laid to rest by her husband Andrew.
Shirley and Andrew were pioneers in the space programs and were actively involved in the Apollo and Shuttle missions. Shirley moved to Florida after receiving her degree from Shorter College and met her husband Andy when he needed a bridge partner. They were married for 60 years. Shirley also was a substitute teacher in Brevard while she raised her children. Family was the most important aspect of life for Shirley.
A visitation for Shirley Ann will be held Friday, September 9, 2022 from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM at Life Event Center at Florida Memorial, 5950 South US Highway 1, Rockledge, Florida, followed by a funeral service at 2:30 PM.