Shirley Raphael Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Shirley Raphael (Wilmington, North Carolina), whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on September 29, 2025 at the age of 96. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As we bid Shirley farewell, let us not mourn the absence of her physical form, but rather celebrate the essence of her spirit that lingers in the spaces between moments. For Shirley is not truly gone, but merely transformed, her energy intertwined with the fabric of the universe itself, forever dancing among the stars.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, October 3rd 2025 at 11:00 AM at 2601 Chestnut St, Wilmington, NC 28405.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to B'nai Israel Synagogue or Local Hospice.
