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Shirley Mae Britt, 83, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2018. She was born June 17, 1935 in Graham County, Kansas to the late Ross and Mildred Michael. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Carol Law Griffey. Shirley attended school in Hill City, KS. She later married Robert E Britt and relocated to Norfolk, Virginia where she worked in the home for a number of years caring for her family. Later in life she worked as an office assistant in the Marine Industrial supply business. Throughout her adult life she was very active in the Ladies Auxiliary to the Norfolk Fire Department and the Virginia State Fire Association where she formed many lifelong friendships. Shirley was a member and former Trustee of Spurgeon Memorial Baptist Church.

Shirley is survived by her son, Michael Ross Britt (Debbie); daughter, Krista Britt Sheets (Mike); grandchildren, Ashley (Paige), Mallory, Joshua, Kayla and Kasey; brothers, Leroy (Karan) Michael and Larry Michael; and numerous nephews and nieces. The family is grateful for medical direction from Dr. Sahira Humadi as well as daily care provided by her very exceptional care giver, Ms. Rosalie Etheridge and Comfort Care.

A service to celebrate Shirley’s life will be held, Friday, August 24th, 2018 at 11 a.m. at Graham Funeral Home, 1112 Kempsville Road, Chesapeake. The family will receive friends immediately following the service. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in her memory to: Norfolk Fire-Rescue, 100 Brooke Ave, Norfolk 23510. Please visit her webpage at www.grahamfuneralhome.com to view the service and leave a note to the family.