Shirley B Warren

Obituary

Shirley Bunch Warren, was born on October 7, 1939, to the late Elijah and Christener Bunch in

Crystal River, FL. She was the oldest of six children. She was educated in the Citrus County

school system; attending elementary school at George Washington Carver School in Crystal

River FL, and graduated High School from Booker T. Washington in Inverness FL.

Shirley worked at several local restaurants Crystal Lodge and Oysters later embarking on a 38

year career with the Citrus County School System. Shirley started as a Secretary at George

Washington Carver Elementary, then as a Teacher’s Aid and Data Secretary at Crystal River

Primary.

She accepted Christ at an early age and joined Mt, Olive Missionary Baptist Church in 1960

where she remained an active member until her demise. During her tenure, she was an active

member serving in numerous positions: Sunday School Secretary, Sunday School Junior Class teacher, Chairperson of Finance Committee, President of the Usher Board, President of the

Home Mission, and Youth Departments.

Shirley dedicated her life to helping others. Being the oldest child, she was instrumental in raising her younger siblings. She was the most generous and loving person you ever wanted to meet.  Always had time and love to share. She was most proud of the many young lives she touched during her many years of being a Foster Mother; over 200 children came through her home; some only days and others for years.

She was preceded in death by her father Elijah Bunch, mother, Christener Skylark, Brother, Earl

Bunch, son, Raymond Lanard Warren, she leaves to cherish her loving memories surrogate mother, Carol Bergman, two sisters, Minnie Bajomo, Groton CT; Coressa Natteal, Crystal River FL; two brothers Dennis Johnson, Tampa FL; Charles Reed., Miami FL; and a host of loving family and friends.

Flowers - May be received at the J.T. Campbell Funeral home on Friday August 11, 2023 from 9am to 2pm

Visitation on Friday August 11, from 5pm to 7pm at The Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church Crystal River Fl.

Celebration of Life - Saturday August 12, 2023  at 11am at The Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church Crystal River Fl.

Final Resting place - Crystal Memorial Gardens Cemetery

Eulogist- Pastor Ronald Sutton

Professional Services Entrusted to:

J.T. Campbell Funeral Home and Cremation Services Macedonia Chapel

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