A ceremony celebrating the life of Melissa Cain Shirley will be held at 2 pm Sunday January 19, 2020 at Evangeline Baptist Church, visitation will be Saturday 6 pm until 8 pm and will resume on Sunday at 12 noon until time of the service. Melissa Jan was born in Bastrop, LA on December 6, 1959 and passed from this life on Tuesday January 14, 2020 at her residence after a brief illness. She was a past resident of Jonesville and current resident of Baton Rouge; a member of Evangeline Baptist Church, ABWA, Women of Vision and WMU. Missy was the managing director of Comer Funeral Home and Flower Shop in Ferriday for over 10 years, since 2016 she was location funeral director for Church Funeral Services & Crematory Baton Rouge. She is preceded in death by her father Edward Lee Cain and a brother Jory Cain. Survivors include her husband David W. Shirley, children Caroline Victoria Flournoy (Michael), Shana and Landon Shirley; mother, Irmagene Mardis Cain; brother Jody Edward Cain (Jennifer), sister-in-law Denise Roberts Cain; grandchildren Collins, Trey, Landin and Hannah; nephew Cody Lee Cain (Lauren); nieces Mary Margaret, Molly Frances and Mae Marie Cain; great nephews Carson, Hudson and Camden Cain; also survived by host of other relative and friends. In lieu of flowers, family and friends may give a memorial gift to be used by the family to honor her life and memory please visit https://www.ilof.com/st-amant/melissa-cain-shirley Arrangements with Church Funeral Services Baton Rouge 225-644-9683
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Ms. Shirley helped me so much when my son passed away this past August. She was so sweet and always knew what to say. She actually called just to check on me one day…she listened and ministered as I just cried. I was heartbroken when I heard she’d passed. God definitely had her place all ready in heaven. Thank you from the bottom of my heart
My thoughts and prayers are with the family during this time.
Oh how I loved Missy. She was the sweetest person ever. I was so shocked to hear of her passing and will be praying for peace and comfort for her precious family during this most difficult time. I will never forget that beautiful smile she always had. She was such a beautiful person inside and out and I will always cherish the times we spent growing up together. Rest in peace my dear cousin/friend.
Melissa, you were a ray of light in our hearts, we will miss you, my beautiful friend.
Oh, I am devastated! I had no idea how sick she was. Melissa has been a true friend. Her kindness and generosity touched my heart and has made a difference in my life. Melissa was a giver. She shared her gifts and talents with all who came in contact with her. The world is a better place because of her. God bless and keep her.
David,
So sorry to hear about Melissa, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Love, Tammy Gallup Shields
My sincere condolences to Melissa’s family. She was an easy person to get to know and love. Such a gifted individual whose had a knack for creating beauty all around her. Rest in the arms of Jesus.
Oh, Melissa! You were such a bright ray of sunshine every time I saw you, and the short time I knew you. You will be missed so much!!! Rest in peace, my friend.