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Shirley Mosely Obituary

Shirley Ann Mosely PINEHURST - Shirley Ann "Sam" Mosely, 70, died Sunday, Oct. 11, 2009. Born June 24, 1939, Sam was born to Irene and George McGinnis in Johnson City, Tenn. She grew up in Birmingham, Ala., but spent the majority of her adult life in Virginia Beach. She is survived by her brother, Larry and his wife Wanda of Ohatchee, Ala.; a son, Mike and his wife Yil of Phoenix; a son, Tyler and his wife Sheri of Orlando; and a son, John and his wife Jana of Hawaii. She also had four grandchildren, Aaron, Justin, William and Tyler. Sam's life was filled with many friends and family, abundant travel, a love for all things butterfly and involvement with several organizations. She was a longstanding member of both the Virginia Beach United Methodist Church and the Edgar Cayce Foundation. She also volunteered for the Virginia Beach Pops and the King's Daughter's Circle. Sam was most recently a member of the Pinehurst United Methodist Church, North Carolina, where her memorial service will be held Nov. 14 at 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Sam's honor to any of the organizations she participated in. Online condolences may be made at www.bolesfuneralhome.com. Boles Funeral Home of Pinehurst is serving the family.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Nov. 1, 2009.

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Rosalie Armour

November 15, 2009

I have so many fond and loving memories of Sam, and the years we spent
working together for The Virginia Beach Pops. Sam, was my dear friend, and mentor. I will always, remember the wonderful Social gatherings; Sam always welcomed you with such graciousness. God Bless all
of her Family in your hour of grief.

russ armour

November 14, 2009

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Rose Clark

November 1, 2009

I was saddened to hear of Sam's passing. She was our good next door neighbor in Virginia Beach for many years. I hope her family will find comfort in the love she had for you and the fond memories you have of her. I, too, have fond memories of Sam.

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