"T" (Testimony) Shirley Ann Nero's testimony began January 19, 1944 when she was born to Berlin Sr. and Estella Nero. She was the eldest of five children: Berlin Jr.; Maurice, Donnie Sr. and Barbara. "E" (Evangelist) Shirley accepted Christ in 1972 at a Youth For Christ Fellowship, during that time she was a member of St. James Baptist Church. Shirley became a member of the Street Ministry Inc. in 1977, where they traveled across the United States sharing Christ. In 1979 she was one of the organizers of Christian Life where she later became a member. There she served faithfully in Corporation Secretary, Secretary Treasurer, Bus Ministry Leader, Education Director, Sunday School Teacher, Children's Church Leader and Counselor. "A" (Accomplishments) Shirley graduated from Dungee High School in 1962, where she played in the band, home economics, Miss Dunjee 1961-1962 and was a member of the Silver Air Patrol. In 1966, she received her Master's in Special Education. Shirley taught for Oklahoma City Public Schools for 46 years. "C" (Children) She is the mother of two children: Anthony and Telana Nero; five grandchildren: Brittni, Christopher, Mikayla, Justin, and LaDasha; two great-grandchildren: Josiah and James Jr. He love didn't stop with her own children, but touched the lives of many children in the classroom, church and community. "H" (Helper) Her compassionate heart was felt among her family, friends, church and community. She always accommodated the less fortunate. She was a true giver. "E" (Exceptional) She was an exceptional woman, gifted with wisdom. She always consulted the Lord "first" and did exactly what he told her to do. "R" (Righteous) Shirley was highly respected. She was a woman of prayer and great faith. She was a woman of unconditional love for others. She was a woman of purity and true righteousness. "What a teacher writes on the blackboard of Life can never be erased."