Shirley Nunn’s death expose failures in care for families
He was diagnosed with cerebral palsy and epilepsy, and struggled with learning difficulties, mobility issues, and emotional control.
Stage three lung cancer
As previously mentioned, Shirley was diagnosed with stage three lung cancer in 2021, and shortly after, she received a terminal diagnosis when the disease spread to her brain, spine, and pelvis.
Despite this devastating diagnosis, Shirley continued to care for her beloved son. The hospital and Shirley herself made arrangements for her to pass away at home, but she still wanted to do everything she could to help Steven. However, it wasn’t easy for her, and aa Domestic Homicide Review revealed that Ms. Nunn had been struggling with depression with thoughts of taking her own life.
The report highlighted how the ”loving and caring” Ms. Nunn was more worried about how her son would cope without her than about her own deteriorating health.
In October 2021, Ms. Nunn was hospitalized again for issues related to her cancer.
Tragically, two days after being discharged, police were called to her home by her sister, where both Shirley and Steven were found dead — exactly two years to the day after her husband Paul also passed away from cancer. Continue reading…