SHIRLEY L. GIDDENS 

Shirley L. Giddens, age 64 of Palatka, passed away, Monday, March 9, 2009 at Putnam Community Medical Center.  She was a native of Reidsville, GA, and resided in Putnam County since 1948 coming from Reidsville.  She was a homemaker and a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Palatka. 

She is survived by her husband of 39 years, Edward G. Giddens, 2 sons, Ken Giddens and wife, Angela and Jack Giddens all of Palatka, 2 brothers, John Hughes and wife, Diane and Jamie Mills and wife, Krystal all of Palatka, 4 sisters, Joyce Mills and husband, Gene, Rita Wellborn and husband, Jim, Robin Symonds and husband, Robert and Annett Robb and friend Gary all of Palatka, 6 grandchildren, Kyndal Giddens, Kaley Giddens, Beau Giddens, Gary Allan Giddens, Marty Giddens  and Cody Giddens all of Palatka. 

Services will be 3:00 PM Thursday, March 12, 2009 at Calvary Baptist Church in Palatka with Pastor Dennis Simpson and Brother Gene Warren officiating.  Burial will follow at Oak Hill West Cemetery in Palatka.  Visitation will be Wednesday from 5:00 until 7:00 PM at Johnson-Overturf Funeral Home in Palatka.

 

 

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Our thoughts and prayer are with you now and always.  I was truly proud to run my marathon in her honor.

Christian and Amy Hering ~ Fort Lauderdale, FL

 

Shirley worked for my folks at Ferrero's Grocery back in the sixties and she graduated with my husband Albert.  She was also a very sweet person!

Albert & Donna Rogero ~ East Palatka, FL

 

First, thank you all for the comments. My mother's funeral would have been different if I could have pulled it together to stand up and speak. Words cannot express the pain and void I have since the mother that raised me is suddenly GONE. So much of the 37 years we spent together I spend trying to make her proud.  Dad, you too.  But I do know that if any of us are to be in a better place, it's my mother as she had such a tender and soft heart and my aching soul will miss her each day for the rest of my life. You told me before you left that you DID know how very much I loved you. You were a wonderful Mom...and I am proud of you. Good-bye, Mom.  Now rest with God.  your baby son, Jackson.

Jackson Giddens, M.D. ~ Fort Lauderdale, Florida

 

Papa G, Ken, Angie, Jack and Kids,
We love you all and know that you all will find peace through the Lord.  We feel blessed that the Lord let her be a part of our lives while here on earth and we know that we will be with her again one day in Glory.  We love you and our prayers are with you all.

Douglas and Tammy Schwall ~ Palatka Florida

 

Dear Ed and Family. I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one. I had the pleasure to know Shirley for many years. She was a kind and loving lady to everyone she met. God Bless all of you.

Marie Lusk ~ Florahome, Fl.

 

Dear Ed and Family, I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. I had the pleasure to know Shirly for many years. She was good natured, a friend to all she met, and aways greet you with a beautiful smile. I will keep you all in my prayers. God has her in his hand now and during this time of sorrow, God will have his hand on your shoulder in comfort

Marie Lusk ~ Florahome, Fl.

 

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.  We love you very much.

Robin and Pam Chancey ~ Palatka, Fl. 32177

 

My prayers are with you all during this time of loss.  I did not have the pleasure of meeting this wonderful lady but I know Ken and his children but my heart goes out to you all.  I lost my mother 5 years ago and life just hasn't been the same since. 

Sabrinia Lingle ~ Palatka, Florida

 

I was so sorry to hear of the passing of Shirley Gliddens.  We went to high school and graduated together in 1962.  I still have clear memories of Shirley, even after 47 years.  I am so sorry for your loss.

Charles Thompson ~ Novato, CA

 

My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family with the loss of Shirley. She was a classmate at Palatka High School, Class of 1962.

Charles T. Ecker, III. ~ Tequesta, Florida

 

Our prayers will be with you.  Shirley was so sweet and attended church with me at Calvary.  She will be missed.

Joan Jordan White ~ Gainesville, FL

 

I am so sorry for your loss.  May God comfort you with his love.  Shirley was a dear friend to my mother Clara Bell

Carol Snow ~ Palatka, Fl

 

Hello Giddens Family ,
I send you my prayers and deepest sympothy. I will always remember Shirley and all the fun times we spent together on vacations, Church and with your Family. Shirley was a big part of my life as you know growing up and she shared alot of things with me and taught me so much with the advice she gave . I will never forget the year she played a whitch at the church carnival and how she made it so much fun .I am sure thankful for the memories she left in my life . I will keep you and your family in my prayers in the days ahead . Knowing Shirley is with Jesus gives us comforts that she will never suffer no more .
Love Michele

Michele Price Dunn ~ Holdfast Canada

 

Our thoughts and prayers are with our family in Florida at this time.  We are with you in prayer and spirit and already miss Mama!  We love you all--
Gary and Leal

Edwards G Giddens, Jr., and wife, Leal ~ Tellico Plains, TN

 

God will see you through this tuff time.

Jeannie Richards  (FOA) ~ Palatka, FL

 

Ed and family,
So sorry for your loss. If we can be of any help during this time please call us.
Our prayers are with you.
Dan and Deborah Casey

Daniel & Deborah Casey ~ Palatka FL

 

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