Shirley J. Stennis

7/2/1947 - 4/24/2020

Public Visitation:

Friday, May 1, 2020 1:00 - 7:00 PM *No more than 10 people at a time with social distancing, per CDC rules*

Roeder Mortuary:

2727 N. 108th St. Omaha, NE 68164 496-9000 Omaha - Born July 2, 1947 in Waurika, OK. Raised in Hawthorne & Reno, NV. Lifelong resident in Omaha for 54 years. She was married on June 12, 1965 to James E. Stennis and James E. Stennis, Sr. (2 ^nd husband). To that union, 3 children were born: Jackie V. Stennis, Tina Woolfolk, and James Jr.Soon after, they moved to San Diego, CA. Then in 1967, they moved back to Omaha until her passing on April 24, 2020. She was preceded in death by her father: Major Lee; her mother: Jo Willie Lee; brothers: Milton & Wayne Lee; and sister Doris Tucker. She leaves to mourn, her husband: James E. Stennis, Sr.; daughters: Jackie Stennis & Tina Woolfork; son: James, Jr.; 4 granddaughters: Aryka Nausiaka, Tosha Gordon, and Tiona Woolfork; grandson: Elijah Johnson; 4 great-grandkids: Josh, Jr., Josie, Kemeth, and Nava; 8 sisters-in-law; 6 brothers-in-law; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, & friends. Also, a special sister-in-law: Vera May Stennis; brother: Terry Lee; 2 sisters: Gwendalyn Sue Skyles & Margie Lee. Memorials may be made to the family.