Branch 23 - Willie Hill Shirley

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Willie Hill Shirley born Sept 22, 1883 Pike Co. AL d. Dec 20, 1948 Montgomery, AL. She did not marry. Her fiance, Jack Snow, died at age 20.

She was known as "Sister". She received many certificates of excellence when she was in school. She was an excellent cook and prepared her family's meals. She taught Sunday School at Clayton St. Baptist church and played the piano. She also taught piano. She was tall with a large build, had bright red wavy hair with fair skin and blue eyes. She worked as a clerk in the dry goods section of the local store, owned by a relative. After the store was sold, she became an Avon representative. She loved to listen to soap operas on the radio.

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