Obituary for Willie Mae Shavers
Obituary
Willie Mae Shavers was born November 20th, 1936 in Jacksonville Florida the daughter of Willie and Annie Jane Shavers. She ascended to heaven on August 2nd, 2017.
Raised in Tallahassee Florida by her grandmother Millie Jones. She enlisted in the Army in 1959. After basic training she was sent to William Beaumont Hospital, El Paso, to train as an Inhalation Therapist. After six months Willie Mae was promoted to SP4 (Private First Class). She was Honorably Discharged on February 2nd, 1962 receiving letters from both Major Katherine Flynn and General Stapleton for loyalty and outstanding service.
Willie Mae married and had a son Pierre M. Thomas. She was employed at Holy Cross Hospital for 27 years in the capacity of Senior Manager in Respiratory and RN.
Her academia included Morristown College, Broward Community College where she received an AS degree in Nursing. Progressed to Barry University where she received a BA in Business & Professional Studies. She was a lifelong learner and received several certifications in the nursing field throughout her career.
Later she returns to Tallahassee Florida and marries Keith Calloway and became Step-mother to Michael and Donte Calloway. She continued her career at Florida State Hospital in Psychiatric Nursing.
She leaves her loving memories to son Pierre, her extended family and her many friends.
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Willie Mae Shavers was born November 20th, 1936 in Jacksonville Florida the daughter of Willie and Annie Jane Shavers. She ascended to heaven on August 2nd, 2017.
Raised in Tallahassee Florida by her grandmother Millie Jones. She enlisted in the Army in 1959. After basic training she was sent to William Beaumont Hospital, El Paso, to train as an Inhalation Therapist. After six months Willie Mae was promoted to SP4 (Private First Class). She was Honorably Discharged on February 2nd, 1962 receiving letters from both Major Katherine Flynn and General Stapleton for loyalty and outstanding service.
Willie Mae married and had a son Pierre M. Thomas. She was employed at Holy Cross Hospital for 27 years in the capacity of Senior Manager in Respiratory and RN.
Her academia included Morristown College, Broward Community College where she received an AS degree in Nursing. Progressed to Barry University where she received a BA in Business & Professional Studies. She was a lifelong learner and received several certifications in the nursing field throughout her career.
Later she returns to Tallahassee Florida and marries Keith Calloway and became Step-mother to Michael and Donte Calloway. She continued her career at Florida State Hospital in Psychiatric Nursing.
She leaves her loving memories to son Pierre, her extended family and her many friends.
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Previous Events
Visitation
Tuesday
8
Aug
2:00 PM
- 7:00 PM
Bruton Mortuary
635 Bruton Street
Bainbridge, GA 39819
Graveside
Wednesday
9
Aug
10:00 AM
Tallahassee National Cemetery
5015 Apalachee Pkwy
Tallahassee, FL 32311
Pastor Craig Riley, Officiating
Cemetery Details
Location
Tallahassee National Cemetery
5015 Apalachee Pkwy
Tallahassee, FL 32311
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