Shirley Belle Schram
December 2, 1931 - April 2, 2019
Our beloved, Shirley Belle, passed away surrounded by family after a sudden illness. She has called Benicia, CA her home since 1995. Shirley Belle Little was born in Concord, NC to Jonah Macon and Willie Pate Little (Allred) and was the last survivor of nine children.Shirley joined the United States Air Force after graduation from high school during the Korean War. She was stationed in San Antonio, Texas where she met and married Gerald Gene Schram. After their military service, they moved to the Bay Area of California. They had six children, Kema Small (Ric), Jody Johnson (Kevin), Aleta Freeman, Gerald Schram, Jr. (Nancy), Marci Shackleton (Owen), and Deanna Schram. Shirley is survived by her children, nine grandchildren: Garrett Small (Tamara), Kema Johnson, Brooke Schram, Katelyn Schram, MichelleSchram, Taylor Vizzusi (Scott), Chase Shackleton, Alisha Bartholomew, Jenessa Bartholomew, and five great-grandchildren: Presley, Dakota, Capri (Small), Veronica (Seamster), Elizabeth and James (Ortega), Grayson (Vizzusi) and dear friend, Janet Duggan (Brad). Shirley was loved by family and friends of every age. You couldn’t resist her sweet southern accent and sense of humor as she shared her colorful stories and made-up songs. The family will have a private gathering in celebration of her precious life.
Our beloved, Shirley Belle, passed away surrounded by family after a sudden illness. She has called Benicia, CA her home since 1995. Shirley Belle Little was born in Concord, NC to Jonah Macon and Willie Pate Little (Allred) and was the last... View Obituary & Service Information