Nov. 29, 1949 –April 21, 2023
Martha Brooks Shirah, 73 of Hickory, formerly of St. Petersburg, FL, passed away at Carolina Caring in
Newton on April 21, 2023.
Martha was born to Walter and Margaret Brooks of Gulfport, FL on Nov. 29, 1949. She is survived by her husband of almost 40 years, Charles Stephen Shirah; her son, Charles Brooks Shirah; grandsons, Logan and Kaden Shirah; her brother, Brian Brooks; her sisters, Marcella Archer and Bonnie Brooks. She graduated from Boca Ciega High School in St. Petersburg, FL in 1967.
Martha was a dedicated worker at the St. Petersburg Police Department, where she retired after 32 years. She worked in the Communications Division where she operated the NCIC and FCIC (National and Florida Crime Information Centers) and trained newer employees in those operations.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, April 29, 2023 at 4 PM at Hickory Church of Christ with Pastor Kevin Bibbee officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hickory Church of Christ at the above address.
Condolences may be left at www.catawbamemorialpark.com.
The Shirah Family is under the care of Catawba Memorial Park, Funerals & Cremations.
