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Shirley Elder Cawthon Bailes

Shirley Bailes Obituary

NEWPORT NEWS - On July 21, after a long, courageous battle with cancer, Shirley joined her father, Clyde Daniel Elder, in eternal rest. Born November 9, 1948, she was a proud graduate of Averett University. Shirley retired from Anheuser-Busch, Inc., Williamsburg after twenty eight years of service, having worked a variety of positions, most recently as Labor Scheduler. After retirement she enjoyed her church, especially her involvement with J2A, traveling, reading, knitting, and as "Jewel", clowning around with "Shoeperman" and other members of Kolonial Klowns of Williamsburg. Left to cherish her memory are her mother, Dorothy Grimes Elder; husband, Thomas R. Bailes; sister, Judith Elder Flynn and her husband, William; daughter Dawn Cawthon Tew and her husband, Gregory; son Michael Cawthon, his wife, Laura and their daughter, Sydney Cawthon; step-son, Alexander Bailes, his wife, Elizabeth and their children Camden and Gracie Bailes and step-son Christopher Bailes, and his fiancé, Megan Mowrer; as well as other loving family, caring friends, and her loyal dog, Blossom and her cat, Candy. The family would like to thank the medical professionals as well as so many others that helped and cared for Shirley during her illness. Services will be held at Grace Episcopal Church, 111 Church Street, Yorktown VA 23690 on Thursday, July 25 at 11 a.m. with a reception to follow in the Parish Hall. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in memory of Shirley to be made to Grace Episcopal Church or the Jimmy V Foundation for Cancer Research at 106 Towerview Ct, Cary NC 27513.

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Published by Daily Press from Jul. 23 to Jul. 24, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for Shirley Bailes

22 Entries

Bruce Comfort

July 31, 2013

Tom, we were sorry to hear of Shirley's passing. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

BeckI Sims

July 30, 2013

What a blessing to have known this family, we shared many special moments. May God bring you peace through this difficult time.

David Baudier Sr.

July 30, 2013

My thoughts are with Shirley's family at this time......working with both Shirley and Tom at Anheuser-Busch was a very enjoyable time.

Sharon Jones

July 29, 2013

Tom, my condolences to you and your family. Shirley was a great co-worker. She was friendly, always had a smile, and was well respected at Anheuser-Busch by everybody. Pray daily and God "will" comfort your heart. Take one day at a time.

Sharon Jones

Susan Knutson

July 29, 2013

Laura, Mike, and Sydney:
Thoughts and prayers are with you. Hold your memories close and know that your friends are here for you if there is anything we can do.

July 28, 2013

Tom,
Richard and I send our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Shirley played a large part in making my Cursillo weekend so special. We will always remember her fondly.

Love and prayers,
Ronda and Richard Toll

Terry Jensen

July 26, 2013

Shirley was truly a remarkable woman and she will be missed. Worked with her at AB and had the utmost respect for her. Condolences to you and her family, Tom.

July 24, 2013

Even though we did not know Shirley for a very long time, we truly enjoyed talking to her and her husband Tom when we visited with her mother Dot at Warwick Forest. We are so very sorry to hear about her passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Francoise, Phillip and Manuela Sheldon

Frank Farris

July 24, 2013

Tom
Sorry to hear about Shirley....You had a very short time with her and I know how it may hurt right now...Just know Shirley is still with you....
Your Old AB Pal...... Frank Farris

July 24, 2013

I am so sorry to here about Shirley. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time.

A. Cox

Don Simpson

July 24, 2013

Tom, so very sorry to hear of the passing of Shirley. She was so very kind to me at Busch and always greeted me with a big smile. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Ann Mary Roberts

July 24, 2013

Our friendship started as roommates in or around I believe, 1990. If she borrowed a can of diet coke she would replace it with a six pack. When she cooked, pineapple was often an ingredient. When she first started scheduling at her job she made a 5 day job 3 days and was looking for more work. She was honest and forthright when you asked for feedback and yet had one of the most tender of hearts. I would regal her with stories of my escapades and hunting for more dogs and she would say “Oh dear,” and laugh. She laughed generously at every opportunity especially at my corny humor. She helped me (maybe enabled a bit) with my phobia regarding window treatments and shower curtain liners. She insisted we paint my cigarette stained ceilings and they have been beautiful ever since. When we went to the Fine Arts store to ease my jewelry needs she helped me show restraint. There will NEVER be another friend like my Shirley. Peace to her and all of us... ann.

Tom Grimes

July 24, 2013

I spent many summers visiting with my Aunt, Uncle, Judy & Shirley. Shirley was my appointed "Big Sister" during my visits. Nothing but great memories. Although we had not been in touch for way too many years, I feel an emptiness that's hard to explain. I am at peace in knowing she is no longer dealing with her pains.

Janice Wynne-Jackson

July 23, 2013

To The Bailes & Cawthon Families,
I am sorry to hear about the passing of Shirley. I worked with Shirley at Anheuser-Busch for many years and we started off in the Credit, Billing & Revenue Dept. Know that God makes no mistakes and that He will get you thru this difficult time. I will continue to keep your family in prayer. Tom,
hang in there.

Brenda Robbins

July 23, 2013

My love, thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Shirley was a very special friend and will be missed by many.
Love - Bren

Evelyn Smith

July 23, 2013

Shirley "Jewel" will be missed by so many people. I am so glad I got to know her and be her friend. She was a pure "Jewel" to be around.
I know she is at peace now and she is home.

Kristi & Derek Stallings

July 23, 2013

Our thoughts & prayers are with the family. May you find comfort in Shirley resting in God's love.

July 23, 2013

Mike, Laura, and Sydney

My Deepest Sympathies. She fought a horrible disease with dignity and grace. Now she can be an Angel and bask in the Glory of Our Lord.

Love Cheryl Phillips

Keeya Majors

July 23, 2013

To Mike, Laura and Sydney

I'm very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.

Love you guys.