Shirley Mae Travis Day

Shirley Mae Travis Day obituary, Zachary, LA

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Charlet Funeral Home, Inc., Zachary, LA

4230 High Street

Zachary, Louisiana

Shirley Day Obituary

Shirley Mae Travis Day died on Thursday, July 4, 2019 at Grace Health and Rehab. She was 89 years old and was retired from Louisiana Department of Corrections. Visiting will be at Charlet Funeral Home, Inc. in Zachary on Sunday, July 7, 2019 from 5 pm until 8 pm and continues on Monday, July 8, 2019 from 9 am until service at 11 am conducted by Rev. Gibbie McMillan. Burial will be in Azalea Rest Cemetery, Zachary. She is survived by 3 daughters, Mary Day Ard Kling and husband, David of Liberty, MS; Cynthia Day Simpson and husband, John "Red" of Zachary and Lena Catherine Day of Zachary. A son, Shannon Wayne Day also of Zachary. A sister, Elizabeth Waldrop and brothers, Harry Waldrop and wife, Dianne; George Travis, Eugene Travis and wife, Estelita; and Billy Travis and wife, Louise. Sisters-in-law, Meyral Odom, Betty McDaniel, and Ethel Day. Daughter-in-law, Teresa Day. Grandchildren, Michael Ard, Matt Ard, Jay Simpson, Laura DalFeres, Catherine Shain, Melissa Pisanie, Nick Palmer, Dusty Day, Trey Day, Shannon Day, Jr. Daniel Kling, Jessica Ellis, and Lindsey Kling. 37 great grandchildren and 9 great great grandchildren. Shirley is preceded in death by her husband, Edgar C. Day, Sr., son, Edgar C. Day, Jr., mother, Eunice Bridges Waldrop, father, Hardy Travis, step mother, Quinnie Barlow Travis, son in law, Mike Ard, brother, John D. Travis, sister, Maxine Travis Martin, sisters in law, Norma Travis and Sonja Travis and brother in law, OG Martin. Special nephew, Jerry Lindsey. Pallbearers will be her grandsons. Honorary pallbearers will be her great grandsons, brothers and sons in law. Shirley enjoyed painting, sewing, gardening and watching her grandchildren play sports. Special thanks to Hospice of Baton Rouge. Share sympathies, condolences and memories at www.CharletFuneralHome.com.

Published by The Advocate from Jul. 5 to Jul. 8, 2019.
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Im sorry I didn't have more time with you, I always looked forward seeing you when we were able make it to our family reunion, I hope your smiling down from heaven with uncle Cecil, we love you

Tracy Lynette Laurent

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December 26, 2019

Offering my sincere condolences, so sorry for your loss, praying for God to bless and comfort you, and see you through these difficult times

Alton Tate jr

July 9, 2019

My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

ANN HUFF

July 8, 2019

My thoughts and prayers are with you in the loss of your loved one. May the Lord bless you with strength and faith to face each tomorrow without her.

Leota Ray

July 7, 2019

My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Ms Shirley loved her family. They were always the topic of her conversations. She'll be missed by so many

Dianne Parker

July 5, 2019

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Charlet Funeral Home, Inc., Zachary, LA

4230 High Street, Zachary, LA 70791

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9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Charlet Funeral Home, Inc., Zachary, LA

4230 High Street, Zachary, LA 70791

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Charlet Funeral Home, Inc., Zachary, LA

4230 High Street, Zachary, LA 70791

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