Shirley Brown of Suffolk, Virginia, transitioned peacefully at the age of 82, on March 7, 2026 in Bowie, Maryland.

In 1943, Shirley was born to the late John and Doris Peterson of Mathews, Virginia.

A graduate of Thomas Hunter High School’s Class of 1962, Shirley went on to receive a Bachelor’s Degree from Norfolk State University.

In 1968, Shirley commenced her career at Norfolk State University, and in 2003, after 35 years of service, she retired from NSU as a General Administrator Supervisor/Coordinator.

In retirement, Shirley chose to pursue one of her life’s passions and began an interior design business, known as Aplomb Interiors.

Continuing Shirley’s legacy are her daughter, Ingrid; her son, Derek (Lorraine); her grandchildren, Ricardo, Chaz and Lamar, and great-grandchildren, Violet and Joshua.

Shirley will be memorialized on Thursday, May 21, 2026, from 1-4 p.m. at the Murray Center, 455 E. Brambleton Avenue, Norfolk, Virginia 23510.