Resident of the Month
Shirley Daniels
Shirley Daniels was born in Enterprise, Al where she was raised, and went to Enterprise High school. She entered the workforce in the 1960’s, working and going to beauty school at Audrey’s House of Beauty where she obtained her beautician’s license. She opened her own business in her home while raising her two children, Pamela & James. Today she has 7 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. In 2013 her daughter remarried and she acquired 3 step grandchildren and 5 step great grandchildren.
She married Harry L Daniels in 1982: they have been married for 44 years. They are known as Gigi & Pops not only by their kids and grandkids but in the community as well. She obtained 3 stepsons and today also has 7 step grandchildren and 10 step great grandchildren.
Shirley opened the Golden Goddess beauty shop downtown Enterprise in the 1980’s where it was operational for years but decided to take her skills in another direction. She went to college and obtained her teaching degree where she went to work at Ozark Vocational School and taught cosmetology. She was a well-known judge of hair shows in several states.
Accomplishments before she retired:
• Advisor of the year Alabama Vica District IV March 1994.
• Recognition of outstanding service as president of Alabama Vocational Association Trade & Industrial
• Alabama Vica Secondary Division Advisor of the year April 22, 1994
• Certificate of recognition for Superior Contribution to Trade, Technical & Industrial Education & the Vocational Industrial Clubs of America December 1997.
• Teacher of the year December 2001.
Shirley & Harry loved to travel all over to explore different states and visit family.
She turned her beauty shop at home into a mini beauty shop for family and friends and incorporated a crafting room where she made beautiful hats, fans, and other miscellaneous items. They were active in the church community at The Grace Place Church. She also joined the Red Hat ladies club in Enterprise to contribute to the community.
Shirley has been a resident of Madison Heights since November 2025 and is enjoying her retirement.
Madison Heights and Kelley Place is the first specialty care community to focus on memory care in Enterprise, Alabama. Naturally, their weevil had to represent the individuals and families who suffer from Alzheimer’s and dementia daily. 