Shirley J. Alford-McDaniel

Shirley Jean Alford McDaniel, affectionately known as “Shane”, was born August 2, 1954 to Elease McCray and Joe Brown, Sr. She passed away from this earthly life on Friday, May 2, 2025.

Her mother passed when she was just seven (7) years old. She was then raised by her Aunt Corien Burgess Jackson, who preceded her in death.

Shirley attended public school in Dillon County, SC. She joined Millers Chapel AME Zion Church at an early, where she sang in the children’s choir.

She loved cooking and visiting family. Life without her husband and friend became difficult for her, but she was able to bounce back and reconnect with family and friends, embracing the love we all have for her. She loved watching westerns and stumbled on the new hobby of watching TV informercials- making note of what would be her next order.

Shirley worked for Jon Ham Sr. and his family for many years, and then for Jon Ham Jr. from 1990 until she became ill. The Ham family describe her as a loved and cherished friend. They continued to visit and love on her when she was no longer able to work.

Shirley was preceded in death by her mother, Elease McCray; father, Joe Brown, Sr.; husband, Allen McDaniel; brother, James S. Barrineau; sisters, Mary Ann Carmichael, Dorothy Brown, and Mary Brown; aunt, Corien Burgess Jackson; and her chosen daughter, Shaunda Bines.

She is survived by bonus children Shaun and Leigh McDaniel; sisters, Betty J. Brown and Betty L. Barrett, brothers Randolph Brown, Joe (Rose) Brown, Jr. and David (Mary) Brown ; sister-in-laws ,Pearline Barrineau and Adelaide McDaniel; brother-in-law, Rufus Carmichael; sister-cousin, Clydie Mae Burgess; sister-cousin, Minnie J. Brown; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Please keep the family of Shirley Jean Alford McDaniel in your thoughts and prayers.