SHIRLEY JEAN PITTMAN MOSLEY

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Shirley Jean Pittman Mosley, 85, of Siler City passed away on Wednesday, January 20, 2021, at Genesis Healthcare, Siler City.

Mrs. Mosley was born in Lumberton, N.C., on May 24, 1935, the daughter of Leroy Pittman Sr. and Elizabeth Caviness. Shirley attended the First United Methodist Church in her earlier years, later attending Hickory Mountain Baptist Church. She loved spending her time reading and watching soap operas. Shirley was always laughing. She worked as an LPN at Chatham Hospital in the maternity unit, High Point Hospital and Siler City Center. Shirley was a believer of God and family. She cherished her time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Shirley loved her dog “Scooter.” In addition to her parents, Shirley was preceded in death by her husband, Richard D. Johnson, infant son, Richard Keith Johnson and her brother, Leroy Pittman Jr.

She is survived by her daughter, Beth Johnson Overman and husband Chuck of Siler City; sister, Patsy Pittman of Hope Mills; grandchildren, Chuck Overman and wife Courtney, Angel Marsh and husband Jon; great grandchildren, Ava and Piper Overman, Layla, Gabriel and Lily Marsh.

A graveside service was held on Friday, January 22, 2021, at 2 p.m. at Oakwood Cemetery, N. Chatham Ave., Siler City with Rev. Val Chadwick officiating.

Memorials may be made to Hickory Mountain Baptist Church Fuel Up Program, 1094 Mt. Vernon-Hickory Mountain Road, Siler City, N.C. 27344.

Smith & Buckner is assisting the Mosley family.

Online condolences may be made at www.pughfuneralhome.com.