Shirley Dawn Worthy

Worthy, Shirley Dawn, long time resident of H.B. went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ peacefully in her sleep on the morning of August 23, 2010. She was born in Long Beach, CA July 30, 1929. At the age of 9 she began singing with the church choir which began a 72 year career as a beautiful alto voice soloist. Widely known throughout H.B. for singing at special city functions, park dedications, weddings, and church services. Shirley bore 5 children with her husband, Norman L. Worthy, former Director of Parks and Recreation for the city of Huntington Beach, and was widowed in 1983. She was an excellent cook and baker, Shirley's homemade pies and cakes were always raved about where ever they were eaten! She worked 16 years for the Huntington Beach School District as a cafeteria employee. For those who were fortunate to have known Shirley, all are forever grateful for her kind heart, generosity and limitless love. She truly loved her family and many friends and was always doing for others before herself. A loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend. We will all miss her dearly, her great smile and that famous twinkle in her eyes. A memorial service will be held in Shirley' s honor on Saturday September 4, 2010 1:30 p.m.,at First Christian Church 1207 Main Street in Huntington Beach. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to First Christian Church to whom she devoted her life in Christian service.