Shirley F. Mays Obituary
The world bids farewell to Shirley F. Mays of Stuarts Draft, Virginia, born in Staunton, Virginia, departing on May 2, 2024 at the age of 87. Shirley leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Shirley F. Mays to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, George Garber, Sr. and Catherine Craft Fitzgerald; her husband Reverend Walter David Mays, Sr.; and her brother George Garber Fitzgerald, Jr.. She is survived by: her children, Walter David Mays, Jr. (Melissa) of Roanoke, John Samuel Mays, II (Julie) of Hickory, NC, Christopher Daniel Mays, Sr. (Nicole) of Waynesboro, Gloria "Roxie" Roxanna Dove (Mike) of Staunton and Cheryl Gilmer (Bill) of Swoope; her sister Carolyn June Fitzgerald Leach (Rodney); her grandchildren, Michael Dove of Vancouver, Michaela Dove, Ashley Mays of Roanoke, Aaron Pierce of Roanoke, Avery Pierce of Roanoke, Garrett Pierce of Roanoke, Justin Bagby of Stuarts Draft, Chad Bagby of Campbellsville, KY, John Mays, II (Bekah) of Hickory, NC, Dylan Mays of Hickory, NC, Joshua Mays of Hickory, NC, Christopher Mays, Jr. (Taylor) of Verona, Landon Mays of Waynesboro, Peyton Mays (Sydney) of Waynesboro, Hailey Ponton (Eric) of Staunton and Hunter Fitzgerald of Staunton; her great grandchildren, Ace Bagby of Campbellsville, KY, Leighton Mays of Hickory, NC and Copeland Mays of Hickory, NC; her close friends, Charlie Kelly of Swoope and Brenda Burns of Fishersville; and her caregiver Nevin.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Good News Ministries Pentecostal Holiness Church (18 Kerry Lane, Staunton, Virginia, 24401).
