Shirley Childress Saxton

Shirley Childress Johnson Saxton
Background information
Born
Shirley Childress Johnson

(1947-06-28)June 28, 1947
Washington, D.C.
DiedMarch 6, 2017(2017-03-06) (aged 69)
Washington, D.C.
Years active1980–2017
Formerly ofSweet Honey in the Rock (1980–2017)
Spouse(s)
Pablo Saxton
ChildrenReginald Johnson, Deon Johnson.

Shirley Childress Johnson Saxton (June 28, 1947 - March 6, 2017) was an African-American sign language instructor and interpreter, born in Washington, D.C. She became the 18th member of Sweet Honey in the Rock as a sign language interpreter, from 1980 up until her death in 2017.

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