Shirley Virginia Downey McLain's obituary , Passed away on July 16, 2023 in Bedford, Virginia

Shirley Virginia Downey McLain

August 20, 1925 - July 16, 2023 (97 years old)

Bedford, Virginia

Shirley Virginia Downey McLain's obituary , Passed away on July 16, 2023 in Bedford, Virginia

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory

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Shirley Virginia Downey McLain

August 20, 1925 - July 16, 2023 (97 years old)

Bedford, Virginia

Shirley Virginia Downey McLain Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Shirley Virginia Downey McLain of Bedford, Virginia, born in Lynchburg, Virginia, who passed away at the age of 97, on July 16, 2023. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Harry Lee Downey and Ela Downey; her husband George Patton McLain; her daughters, Sylvia Smith and Barbara Argo; and her siblings, Sylvia Mason and Harry Downey, Jr..

She is survived by: her daughter Patricia Smith (Robert); her sons-in-law, Duane Smith and Denny Argo; her grandchildren, Kacey Smith Sterne (Kevin), Amy Smith, David Argo (Julie), Adam Argo, Robby Smith and Max Smith; her great grandchildren, Tyler Sterne, Annie Sterne, Axel Argo and Ava Argo; and her nephews, Danny Mason and H. L. Downey, III. She is also survived by her grandkids and great grandkids.

For those wishing to make memorial contributions in Shirley's memory please consider your charity of choice.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory



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