Shirley Clemmon

The Life Reflections

Shirley Jean Clemmons

Shirley Jean was born on December 6,1944, in St.

Louis, Missouri, and lived a long legacy-filled life of eighty

years. She was the oldest of three daughters born to

Charles and Mamie Mace, Jr. who preceded her in death.

Her educational years were received in the St. Louis City

Public Schools System, where she attended Garfield

Elementary School and was a proud graduate of

Beaumont High School. She met the love of her life, O.C.

Their marriage blossomed with two daughters, Lisa and

Tawanda.

Shirley was a wonderful, warm-hearted, gentle soul

who found her niche in the insurance industry. While

working for several insurance companies, her last

employment was with NIE Casualty Company as an

Insurance Rater. After a brief retirement, Shirley joined

the staff of two daycare centers. She discovered working

in early childhood brought her immense joy while

keeping her vibrant.

Shirley embraced Christ at at an early age at Greater

Bethlehem Baptist Church under the leadership of The

Late Rev. Cleophus Robinson. She attended St. Peter’s

House of Prayer, under The Late Rev. Charles Swearengen.

She truly loved the Lord and was active in

the church as a soloist, choir member and organizer of

many church programs. Shirley was known for her

melodious and resounding voice. She was faithful in her

service in the church until her health began to decline.

Until the end, she lived out her favorite songs: “He’s an

On Time God” and “I Won’t Complain”.

Family gatherings and preparing meals for the

holidays were what Shirley loved most. She shared a

close and deep affection for her daughters and sisters.

She enjoyed shopping, watching television, keeping

regular hair appointments and going to her favorite

restaurant for lunch, “Red Lobster”.

Shirley was a fighter in every sense of the word. She

faced life’s challenges head on with strength, resilience

and unwavering determination. No matter how tough

things got, she always pushed through. She transitioned

peacefully on Monday, April 7, 2025.

Shirley leaves to cherish her memory: a beloved

husband, O.C. Clemmons; two devoted daughters, Lisa

Renee Sims (Raymond) and Tawanda Yvette Clemmons;

two caring sisters, Sharlyn Denise McCall and Donna

Marie Westmoland (Donel) all of St. Louis, MO; one

precious granddaughter, Alyssiea Renee Robinson of

Atlanta, GA; two charismatic grandsons, Raymond

Andrew Sims and Alexander O.C. Robinson of St. Louis,

MO; one true-blue sister-in-law of Phoenix, AZ, Rev.

Dorothy Jean Thomas; loyal friends, Karen Miller and

Evelyn Griffin; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins,

church family, neighbors and friends.