Evangelist Shirley Feaster

FEASTER, Evangelist Shirley (Nunn) - Age 73, made her transition, Thursday, April 4, 2013. Family hour 10:00 a.m. Thursday, April 11, 2013 at Bethlehem Temple Church of the Apostolic Faith, 3401 M.L. King Ave., with funeral service commencing at 11 a.m. Dist. Eld. Phillip J. Thompson officiating. Wednesday, April 10, 2013, Mrs. Feaster will lie in state in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 906 W. Flint Park Blvd., and may be viewed from 12 noon-8 p.m. Evangelist Shirley Marie Nunn Feaster was born September 10, 1939 in Brinkley Arkansas, the daughter of James and Edith Elimina (Turner) Nunn. She attended Brinkley Public Schools. Post-Secondary degrees include Associate Degree in General Studies from Shorter College of Little Rock, Arkansas; and Bachelor of Science degree in Education from AM & N College (UAPB). While attending Shorter College, Shirley courted James Curtis Feaster and enjoyed singing in the college choir, dancing, and playing basketball. On December 22, 1962, James and Shirley were united in Holy Matrimony at her parent's home in Brinkley, Arkansas. The couple later relocated to Flint, Michigan, and they were blessed with the births of their four children. Evangelist Feaster was a teacher by profession and taught school in the states of Arkansas and Michigan. She LOVED having company, and often invited her friends and church family over to her home for dinner. Some of her hobbies were sewing, watching classic shows on television, gardening, and being a hairstylist for her daughters, granddaughters, and many dear friends. She enjoyed reading her bible, cooking, and baking. Her specialties were homemade rolls, sweet potato pies, and peach cobbler. Her cinnamon rolls were a must for all family gatherings. Evangelist Feaster was baptized in Jesus' name and received the Holy Ghost in 1971. She established her membership with Bethlehem Temple Church under the pastor ship of the late District Elder B.T. Scott, D.D. She continued to serve in the Master's vineyard in many capacities under the leadership of the late District Elder Jerry T. Lewis and current pastor, District Elder Phillip J. Thompson. She was a faithful servant of God, and faithful in all her hands found to do. She served on the Missionary Department / Women's Ministry, Prayer Band, Culinary Staff, Nurses Guild, Baptismal Committee, and was a Sunday School Teacher. She enjoyed playing the piano, and played for many years during church services, as well as singing in many of the church choirs, most recently with the Anointed Vessels of Worship. After her teaching career concluded, and seeing that her mother needed added care, Evangelist Feaster arranged for her mother to come and live with her family so that she could take care of her. She also took care of many of the "Mothers" of the church when they were in need of special care. She witnessed to others about God's plan for salvation every time that she had the opportunity. CHURCH WAS HER LIFE!!! Evangelist Shirley Marie Nunn Feaster leaves to cherish her memory, devoted husband of 50 years, Mr. James Curtis Feaster, daughter, Mrs. Linda (Michael) Cochran, of Flint, Michigan, son, Mr. Curtis (LaSharon) Feaster of Temecula, California, daughter, Ms. Edith Elaine Feaster, of Flint, Michigan, and son Mr. Edward James Feaster of Ann Arbor, Michigan; six grandchildren, MaLisa Antoinette Cochran, of Flint, MI, JuLondre Karlveon Brown, of New York, NY, Michael Anthony Cochran II, Michele Aleczandra Cochran, Micaiah Andrew Cochran, all of Flint, MI, and Brandon James Feaster, of Temecula, CA; two sisters, Dorthey Benjamin of Fayetteville, NC, and Edith Darlene (W.D.) Bryant, of Chicago, IL; one brother, Gerald (Carol) Nunn, of San Diego, CA; four brothers-in-law, Herman Feaster, John (Lillian) Feaster, Herbert (Geraldine) Feaster, and Thomas (Glenda) Feaster, all of Flint, MI; four sisters-in-law, Pauline (J.T.) Wallace and Lillie Mae (D.C.) Green, of Warren, AR, Laverne Feaster of Little Rock, AR, and Eva Nunn, of Dallas, TX; Goddaughters, Kimberly Edmonds of Charlotte, NC and Antoinette Webb of Flint, MI, as well as a host of nieces and nephews who were all very special to her. Evangelist Shirley Marie Nunn Feaster was preceded in death by her parents, James and Edith Elmina Nunn, brothers James and Stanley Nunn, sisters, Gladys Ray, Theresa Nunn Feaster, and Elsie Eudora McNeal, brother-in-law James Ray, and William Feaster, and Charleston Alexander and his wife Travestine (Feaster) Alexander.

Evangelist Shirley Feaster

September 10, 1939 - April 4, 2013