We Share the News of the Passing of our Founder, Mrs. Miriam Shehane

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:                                                                   CONTACT:   Wanda Miller 205-296-3837
                                                                                                                    VOCAL Office 334-262-7197
June 17, 2024                                                                                                 
 
It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of our founder and dear friend, Mrs. Miriam Shehane on today, June 17, 2024.

Miriam Shehane became an advocate for crime victims after the murder of her daughter Quenette in 1976. She dedicated her life to making the way easier for those who came after her. Her work established crime victims’ rights in Alabama and brought attention across the nation. VOCAL – Victims of Crime and Leniency was established in 1982 in Montgomery, Alabama.

VOCAL Board Chair C.J. Robinson adds what many feel, “Miriam was a true hero who touched so many lives. Out of a tragedy she found the grace to institute change so that others would walk an easier path. Her legacy will live on in the impact she had on us all.”

Wanda Miller, VOCAL Executive Director concludes with, “It is difficult to consider a world without Miriam Shehane. She was a force, a mother who had experienced more than many could bear, yet she harnessed that tragedy into a positive light that would forever shine in Alabama. Her vision will not end today but will continue in her honor and in remembrance of her daughter Quenette.”

Arrangements will be released when they are received from the family. We appreciate your understanding and support for the Shehane family during this difficult time.