Shirley A. Oliver

Shirley Ann Oliver of New Haven, CT passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Wednesday, May 10, 2023. Shirley was born on Memorial Day, May 27, 1946, in Danville, VA to Ms. Odessa N. Oliver. She relocated to Connecticut in 1950 with her grand-mother Dakota Faulkner Oliver. Shirley was educated in the New Haven and Ansonia Public Schools. After graduating, she attended the former Stone Academy, where she received her certification as a Legal Assistant. Later, Shirley would continue her educational endeavors at Gateway Community College where she majored in Social Services. Shirley was a conversationalist, she loved meeting and talking to people. You could tell by her diversified work history. She worked as a mixologist at some of the most popular establishments of her day including, The Soundtrack I and II, The Monterey Club and the Swinging Door. Shirley loved sharing stories of the famous musicians she met. Let her tell it she even helped James Brown write a song. Later she worked as a TV Hostess at Yale New Haven Hospital. She also worked for Century Printing, Nike Factory Outlet and finally she retired from AT&T in 2010. After retirement she loved to drive her family around to run errands especially to her favorite store “Wally World”. Shirley was an only child, however, she extended her branches gracefully. She leaves behind three daughters; Dzondria Leshirle Oliver and Deirdre Tremaine (Adeniyi) Oliver-Adensina of New Haven, CT, Thomea “Tomi” (Darryl) Oliver-Pervis of Hamden, CT. Seven grand-children; Thomas (Kathy) Oliver and William Fitzgerald of New Haven, CT, Toccara Oliver of West Haven, CT, Dakota Oliver Barrett of Prince George County, MD, Ebony, Essence and DaShawn Oliver of New Haven, CT. Twenty-One great-grandchildren; Thomas Jr., TeiQuaSha, Isaiah, Thomari, Enyha, Audrey, Owens, Dayonna, Erin, Kanijah, Thome’re, Londyn, Lonnie Jr. “LJ”, DaShawn Jr., LeeAnthony “LA”, Thyme’re, Dasanie, Harmony, Thre’lynsiere, Willow and finally her namesake Thaliyah Isadora Shirley Ann. She also leaves a cousin Hester Barbour of Danville, VA and a host of godchildren, friends and family. She was predeceased by her mother Odessa Oliver and her grand-mother Dakota Oliver. Shirley Oliver was well loved and will be missed very much. The Family will receive Guests after the Memorial Service at 748 Pine Rock Avenue, Hamden, CT 06514.

Shirley A. Oliver

May 27, 1946 - May 10, 2023