Shirley Booker
Resident Interview for 2236 Warren Street
Shirley Booker grew up and raised her family in the NGA footprint. When her parents moved to 2236 Warren Street, her neighborhood was primarily white and her neighbors were German. After Shirley married, she and her husband, Richard, raised their family at 2233 Benton Street. Shirley attended Franklin School, Vashon High School and St. Louis University. She is a Deaconess/Lay Minister at Transfiguration Lutheran Church and works as Executive Director of the church’s community center.
Shirley's Collection of Memories
Gallery Contents
- Shirley Booker at Franklin School
- Shirley's Academic Achievement Award
- Shirley Cooks Booker's High School Photo
- Military Issue Booklet belonging to Richard Booker
- More Cache Card
- Shirley's High School Diploma: O'Fallon Technical High School
- Shirley's Family
- Shirley and Mayor Frances Slay at a Lutheran Center Dinner Dance
- Shirley's Community Leadership Award
- Shirley & Fred Bird
- Shirley's Graduation
- Lutheran Community Center Article
Shirley Booker at Franklin School
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Franklin School - Shirley is in the first row, third from the right.
Photo by Shirley Booker
Shirley's Academic Achievement Award
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Shirley's Academic Achievement Award from Franklin School.
Photo by Shirley Booker
Shirley Cooks Booker's High School Photo
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Military Issue Booklet belonging to Richard Booker
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Military Issue Booklet belonging to Shirley's husband, Richard Booker
Photo by Shirley Booker
More Cache Card
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Shirley's High School Diploma: O'Fallon Technical High School
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Shirley's High School Diploma from O'Fallon Technical High School.
Photo by Shirley Booker
Shirley's Family
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Shirley's Family: Back Row – left to right: Shirley’s son Ronrico, his wife Tationa and Shirley’s granddaughters; Tia, Tamer and Tyra; then, Shirley’s son, Mark.
Front Row: Shirley’s son Walter and his wife, Monica; their two daughters Tayhia and Nahla. Also in front row are Shirley and her husband, Richard.
Photo by Shirley Booker
Shirley and Mayor Frances Slay at a Lutheran Center Dinner Dance
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Shirley and Mayor Frances Slay at a Lutheran Center Dinner Dance.
Photo by Shirley Booker
Shirley's Community Leadership Award
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Shirley & Fred Bird
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Shirley's Graduation
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Lutheran Community Center Article
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Audio Recording
Richard Booker Sings at Zion Lutheran Church
Transcript
Richard Booker, Shirley's husband, sings "Sweet Little Boy Jesus" and "The Lords' Prayer."
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