Shirley Elizabeth Statton Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on February 26, 2024, at the age of 72, Shirley Elizabeth Statton of Rome, Georgia, born in Brooklyn, New York passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Aaron Jack Halyard and Mary Elizabeth Kinsey Halyard; her husband Harold David Statton; and her siblings, Ida Nottingham (Linda) and Aaron Halyard.

She is survived by: her children, Utamu Lackey (Kenneth), Takama Statton-Brooks (Roger, Jr.), Sukari Statton-Bill (Peter) and Amani Statton-Wood (Patrick); and her sister Veronica Chestnut (Marion). She is also survived by 10 grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins.

In lieu of flowers, friends and family are welcome to send donations to American Legion Post 52 1205 Calhoun Rd, Rome, GA 30161 (mailing address PO Box 75, Rome, GA 30162).