Althea Shirley

Kirtland - Althea Shirley, 64, passed away on March 4, 2020. She was born February 5, 1956 in Bisti, New Mexico to Frank and Alice Henry of Bisti, New Mexico.

Althea attended Navajo Mission as a teen. Later she moved to Denver, CO where she met her future husband, Calvin Shirley, where they married on August 16, 1975

After having a family and raising her sons for a few years she attended Mr. Johns Academy of Beauty Culture and graduated August 6, 1987 where she was a cosmetologist until her passing.

Althea had a contagious laugh and a smile that could brighten a room. Her kind heart was always willing to help others in need. Especially when It came to her grandchildren, They were her world.

Althea was preceded in death by Father Frank Henry and Sister Bernice Henry

She is survived by her husband Calvin Shirley. Sons, Brainard (Antoinette) Maynard, Michael and Elijah Shirley. Grandchildren Lynnette, Kay'Lynne, Brainard JR, Kiara and Aubrianna Shirley.
Mother, Alice Henry. Brothers Raymond, Davis, Benjamin, Samuel and Aaron Henry. Sisters Rita LaPlante, Bessie Sherwood, Genevieve Yazzie and Rosita Henry With multiple Nieces and Nephews.

Funeral services will be held at Riverside Bread of Life Church in Fruitland NM on Monday March 9, 2020 at 10:00. Internment will follow at Kirtland Cemetery with a reception following the burial at Riverside Bread of Life.

Pall bearers will be Brainard Shirley, Daryl Henry, Orlando Yazzie, Gabriel Yazzie, Pete Sherwood, Derrick Henry and Ryan Friday.