Shirley Mabe Medlin

In the care of Sechrest-Davis Funerals and Cremations, Shirley Mabe Medlin, known as “Shirley Belle,” passed peacefully on June 19 at Moses Cone Hospital after a brief illness. She was married at sixteen, had two children by nineteen, and later a third child. Shirley had a 30-year career at Duke Power Co., where she was respected as a 'Boss Lady'. She recently renewed her spiritual walk and had a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. She is survived by her daughter Debbie Gordon, sons Mark McDowell and Chris Hill, step-son Derrick Medlin, step-daughter Tosha Briles, along with 9 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Her life was full of family, friends, and community contributions.