Shirley Mae Wiley

Shirley Mae Wiley transitioned on Thursday, July 11, 2024. She was a mother, sister, aunt, niece, retired police officer, and a genuine friend. She was described by her colleagues as a “sweet, honest, caring, and giving individual who did not have an ounce of hatred in her body.” Her greatest accomplishment and pride of joy was her beloved daughter, Miracle. Born on July 5, 1952, Shirley was the fourth child of seven born to J.W. and Ruby Mae Wiley. She joined the Mount Olive Baptist Church at an early age. Growing up, she developed a “green thumb” and a love of the land from her parents. She would later use this knowledge to grow the most beautiful plants and research God’s herbs and spices. Growing up in Warthen, Shirley was a product of the Thomas Jefferson Elder Comprehensive High School and was reared to understand the importance of education. In 1976, she graduated from Fort Valley State College with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Early Childhood Education. Upon graduation, she moved to Atlanta and secured employment with the Atlanta Police Department. She would later graduate from the police academy and patrol the streets of Zone 5 for the City of Atlanta. Working downtown, she had the opportunity to protect and serve many. She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers: Bobby Lee Wiley and Albert Wiley, Sr. Shirley leaves behind to cherish her memories: her precious daughter: Miracle Wiley, Decatur, GA; four devoted sisters: Ruby Lee Wiley, Warthen, GA, Beryl Wiley Hogan, Sacramento, CA, Lavern Wiley, College Park, GA, and Mimi Wiley Robinson, Fayetteville, GA; nephew/brother: Sidney Braddy (Stacy), San Antonio, TX; sister-in-law: Dorothy Wiley, Aiken, SC; aunts: Cora Lee Braddy and Maggie Wiley, Sandersville, GA; Reba Neal, Decatur, GA; Jessie Lee Chatman and Minne Lovette, Warthen, GA; Mary Lewis and Lillie Ruth (Mark) Stewart, Hephzibah, GA; uncles: Willie Walker, Warthen, GA; Chief Apostle Tom Walker (Betty), Sandersville, GA; Charlie Brown, Sandersville, GA; dedicated caregiver: Caroline Cameron, Union City, GA; devoted friends: Detective Geraldine Champion, Decatur, GA, Gladys Mays and Family Riverdale, GA; a host of loving nieces, special nephews, other relatives, and friends.

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Shirley Mae Wiley

July 5, 1952 - July 11, 2024