With deepest sorrow we at Henryhand Funeral Home regret to announce the passing of Shirley Ann Finklea, 71, of Kingstree, SC, a retired housekeeper, wife of Malichia Finklea, who passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2025.

LIFE REFLECTIONS

On Tuesday morning at 2:30, January 14, 2025, God called home Shirley Ann Finklea, one of his precious angels. God carried her in His arms from Carlyle Nursing Facility in Kingstree, South Carolina. God knew that this was no easy undertaking, for Shirley was a great fighter.

On August 19, 1953, Shirley was born to the late Joseph McGill Sr. and the late Susie Mae Snowden McGill. Shirley was preceded in death by Baby Sandra McGill.

Shirley gave her life to Christ on October 28, 2023. She graduated from Kingstree Senior High School. Shirley worked at Baxter Laboratories of Kingstree, SC and as a housekeeper in Myrtle Beach, SC before she became ill.

Shirley's pastimes included drinking Pepsi, riding, cutting jokes, talking, shopping at thrift shops, watching movies, listening to music, completing crossword puzzles, and playing the lottery.

Loved ones who will always cherish her memories are: her husband, Malichia Finklea of Marion, SC; her daughter, Berthmine Cooper (Gary) of the home; two sisters, Lula McKnight (James) of Kingstree, SC and Barbara L. Giles (Leroy) of Kingstree, SC; three brothers, Joseph McGill, Jr. (Vilarin) of Ladson, SC, Terrance McGill (Vivian) of Stockton, CA, and John Wayne McGill of Myrtle Beach, SC; a nephew and niece that she helped to rear as her own, Stacy McGill (Vernis) of Austin, TX and Nekeycha Izzard of Kingstree, SC; a special sparring niece, Cierra Giles; three uncles, Rufus Snowden (Mary Ann) of Kingstree, SC, Harry Snowden (Mae) of Nashville, TN, and David McGill of Norwalk, CT; four aunts, Nancy Snowden of Decatur, GA, Margaret Fulton, Johnnie Lee Scott both of Philadelphia, PA and Lounina Robinson (John) of Hollywood, FL; her best friend, cousin, and classmate, Barbara Kinder Giles; two special cousins, Blanchie Mae Davis and Lula Lee Watkins, both of Durham, NC; in addition to Shirley's family, Mary Brown, her children, and grandchildren held a special place in her heart. She also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, friends, and her beloved pet, BJ.

The family is receiving friends and family at 868 Red Road, Kingstree, SC.

All arrangements and professional services have been entrusted to Henryhand Funeral Home of Kingstree, SC. 843-354-2292.