Shireen leaves legacy of faith, kindness and caring
At the time of her death, she was working in the classifieds department and was often the first person customers would see when entering the building.
You would have to go a long way to meet a kinder, more generous, and caring person than Shireen Govender.
Her gentle ways and friendly, cheerful greeting will no longer be part of life for her family, friends and colleagues at the South Coast Herald is difficult to comprehend.
Shireen died on March 16, aged 57.
Her funeral was held at Gate Ministries Church in Albersville on Tuesday last week where many came to pay their respects.
Numerous tributes were given and all emphasised the vast impact she had on so many through her caring, thoughtful, friendly and loving ways.
In particular, she never forgot important dates – birthdays, anniversaries, etc.
One of five children, Shireen attended Jai Hind Primary and then Port Shepstone Secondary.
She studied in Durban for a while before returning to the South Coast, where she found employment at the South Coast Herald, which lasted 37 years.
It was here that she put down her roots and where she met the love of her life, Shan. Later they welcomed a son, Tristan.
At the time of her death, she was working in the classifieds department and was often the first person customers would see when entering the building.
She had seemingly endless patience, for colleagues and customers, no matter how rude or difficult.
In all aspects of her life, nothing was too much trouble and she often opted to put others before herself, even to her detriment at times.
She had a wonderful sense of humour, be it slightly mischievous on occasion. She could get cross – and a furrowed brow would be a warning signal – but never for long.
Shireen had a deep and sincere faith in the Lord Jesus Christ and was heavily involved in church activities, serving with a willing heart, usually choosing to remain out of the spotlight.
It was her faith that carried her through some difficult times in life and especially towards the end as she battled various health issues.
While her race was seemingly cut short, she ran it faithfully, right till the end.
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