Shirley Jean Gerson

1924 - 2014

Shirley Jean Gerson obituary, 1924-2014, Dallas, TX

BORN

1924

DIED

2014

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Shirley Gerson Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 28, 2014.

Our loving mother, Shirley Jean Gerson, passed away February 27, 2014.

She was preceded in death by the love of her life, her husband, Aaron James Gerson.

Shirley is survived her daughter, Charisse Gerson; son, Neil Marcus Gerson; grandson, Aaron Anthony Gerson and son-in-law, Bill Petty.

Funeral service will be held at 2:00pm, Sunday, March 2, 2014 at Sparkman/Hillcrest Northwest Highway Chapel with interment to follow at Shearith Israel Memorial Park.

Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or American Cancer Society.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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March 2, 2014

American Heart Association

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always

March 2, 2014

LEE PHELPS

Ms. Shirley I will miss you. I enjoyed the times we met. Thoughts and prayers to all of the family. Thank you Neal for helping your mother. I know she appreciated you!!

March 2, 2014

Kyle & Tina DiFiore

Extending our deepest sympathy for the Gerson Family. Praying that God's comfort and peace may surround you during this difficult time.

March 2, 2014

stuart veeder

My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Shirley was a devoted woman to her family and growing up treated my like family as well. Whenever I saw her she would always give me a hug and brighten my day. God Bless

March 1, 2014

Brett, Amanda and Cruz Hansen

Our deepest prayers are with you, Gerson Family. May you find peace in your hearts. Sending all our love.

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To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one.

Funeral services provided by:

Sparkman/Hillcrest Funeral Home & Hillcrest Mausoleum & Memorial Park

7405 West Northwest Highway, Dallas, TX 75225

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