Shirley Byrd Mcree

Shirley B. McRee, age 83, died at home under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of Iredell County on Thursday, July 29, 2021. In the words of her husband of 55 years, "She was my Sojourner in the Lord, a devoted wife to me, Mother to our two daughters, and the closest Friend of my life".

Born in Statesville, the daughter of the late Weaver Odell and Cora Bell Fox Byrd, she had a wonderful childhood as the fourth of five siblings. After graduating from Statesville High School, she moved to Charlotte, NC where she graduated from UNCC with honors. Her first part-time job turned into a full-time career in the financial brokerage business.

She enjoyed writing, reading, singing, sculpting, oil painting, and traveling. Most of the joy in her life came from serving the Lord and her family. She met her husband Robert in Charlotte in 1966 and in 1971 they adopted two sisters, Jean and Nancy, who were special gifts from the Lord.

She is survived by her husband Robert, daughter Jean, eight grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren, as well as a number of nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

The family gives heartfelt thanks to the special nurses and attendants of Hospice Palliative Care who took such loving care of her.

A celebration of life will be held Thursday, August 12, 2021, at 11:00 am at St. John's Lutheran Church with Rev. Ernie Sheldon officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn East in Matthews, NC at 3:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to St. John's Lutheran Church, 740 N. Center St., Statesville, NC 28677or to Hospice and Palliative Care of Iredell County, 2347 Simonton Rd., Statesville, NC 28625.

All arrangements are being provided by Nicholson Funeral Home. Cemetery Details





Forest Lawn East







3700 Forest Lawn Dr.

Matthews, NC 28104



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Celebration of Life Service





AUG 12. 11:00 AM (ET)



St. John's Lutheran Church

740 N Center Street

Statesville, NC 28677



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AUG 12. 3:00 PM (ET)



Forest Lawn East

3700 Forest Lawn Dr.

Matthews, NC 28104



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