Shirley Anderson Billups
August 3, 1934 - November 24, 2019
Shirley Anderson Billups, daughter of the late Carter and Sarah Anderson, was born August 3, 1934 in Brooklyn, New York. After a short illness, she peacefully entered into eternal rest on November 24, 2019. Shirley was educated in King and Queen County Schools. She was employed for 32 years by the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. During her tenure at CW, she made many lifelong friends. Shirley accepted Jesus at an early age and was baptized at Union Prospect Baptist Church in Cologne, Virginia. During this time, she was an usher and choir member. She was also a member of the Household of Ruth. An avid baseball fan, Shirley loved watching the Yankees play. She enjoyed traveling in the Caribbean islands with friends and family. We can’t forget her passion for baking and cooking. The Christmas holiday would not be the same without making her infamous fruit cake for family and friends. Shirley was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel Billups. She leaves to cherish her memories, two sons, Charles Thorne of Hampton, Michael Neal Thorne of Tampa, FL; one daughter, Deborah Ball of West Point; a son-in-law, whom she thought walked on water, Carswell Ball; one loving brother, Everett Anderson (Lestine) of Williamsburg; five grandchildren, Michael (Angelica), Britney, Ashli, Shardae (Joe), Crystal; two great grandchildren, Chanya and Jordan; nieces, Crystal (Ronnie), Sherry (Carlos), Tera; two sisters-in-law, Carolyn Lockley and Wilbra Billups; two cousins, Laine and Kitty (who were like sisters to her) and their children, Ronnie and Ashley; and an honorary daughter, Carolyn Crump, whom she loved as her own. Shirley also had three sisters-in-law who maintained a close relationship for over 65 years, Inez, Geraldine, and Sarah and three Godsons, Floyd LeVere, William Muse Jr., and Troy Mickens. Shirley also leaves to cherish a lifelong friend, Dorothy Whitehead. She leaves a host of other relatives, church family, and friends. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, November 30th at Union Prospect Baptist Church, 1380 Stratton Major Rd, Shacklefords, VA 23156, with burial following in the church cemetery. Family will receive friends 4 to 6 p.m., November 29th at Vincent Funeral Home, 417 11th St, West Point, VA 23181
Shirley Anderson Billups, daughter of the late Carter and Sarah Anderson, was born August 3, 1934 in Brooklyn, New York. After a short illness, she peacefully entered into eternal rest on November 24, 2019. Shirley was educated in King and... View Obituary & Service Information