Obituary of Shirley Gorman

Shirley Mae Wright Gorman, 85, transitioned peacefully in her home on April 30, 2023, surrounded by her family. She was born on August 10, 1937, in Portsmouth, Virginia to the late William & Lola Wright and was the oldest of 3 children. Shirley was educated through George Peabody Elementary and I. C. Norcom High School in Portsmouth, VA. After high school, she made the transition from Virginia to New Jersey to explore life on her own. She worked various jobs until she landed a Human Resource Technician position working at the Marlboro Psychiatric Hospital. She retired in 1993 after 27 years of service at the age of 55. Shirley lived a fulfilling life. She had a blunt personality and didn't mind telling you how it is. Loved rocking her headbands. She was organized and liked to keep things in order. She took pleasure in working in her yard and was known for walking & riding her bike around the neighborhood. She loved shopping at the flea markets/sales and her most favorite place in the world was Wally World (Walmart); she was there more than the employees. Shirley enjoyed crocheting, traveling and spending time with family & friends. She was predeceased in her transition by her parents William & Lola Wright and middle sister Barbara Jean Wright Jones. Shirley leaves to cherish her wonderful memories, 1 sister: Brenda Wilkins (Carl); three daughters: Dewanda Hill (George), Chavioleyette Hill, & Michelle Hill; three grandchildren: Fanta Hill, Dawn Wright, & Jamar Wright; three great grandchildren: Davante Texidor, Traqueveon Boone-Wright, & Zoie Wright; a great-great grandson Karter Thomas Texidor Ameris; Lifelong Friends: Hagger ‘Susie’ Saunders, Sheryl McGee, Adrian McGee, Bertha Alford, & Mirian Saunders; and a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces & nephews, relatives, and friends.