Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
BORN
1943
DIED
2025
FUNERAL HOME
Shirley Bingham Obituary
January 3, 1943 - October 11, 2025
Shirley Fredell Mull Bingham, 82, of Old NC 18, Connelly Springs, passed away at her home following a long and valiant battle with cancer. Shirley was the fourth of nine children born January 3rd, 1943, to Tom and Florence Presnell Fredell.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband of 32 years, Charles "Burr" Mull; brother Thomas Fredell; sisters Violet Rich Webster, and Judy Fredell.
She is survived by her husband of 24 years, Larry P Bingham; son Charles Timothy Mull and wife Terri; daughter Dinah Mull Cruse and husband Randy; grandson Charles Jordan Cruse, all of Connelly Springs, NC; granddaughters Charlotte M Hibert (Kurt), of Fargo, ND, India R Cruse, of Hickory, NC, Maria M Loveless (Ethan), of Vale, NC, Isabell M Copeland (Graham) of Connelly Springs, NC, and great-grandson Cyrus Hibert, of Fargo, ND.
She is also survived by sisters Joyce Rector, of Orlando, FL, Wanda Lynn (Joe) and Teresa Lail, both of Hickory, NC, Debra Coleman and brother Jerry Fredell (Anita) both of Connelly Springs, NC. Also surviving is sister-in-law Vickie Mull Metcalf of Connelly Springs, Nancy Houser (Sonny) and Guynell Bingham of Vale, along with a great number of nieces and nephews.
Shirley graduated from George Hildebran High School in 1961and remained close to her classmates throughout the years celebrating their 60th reunion in 2021. She worked for many years at Alba Waldensian before becoming the manager of Days Inn in Morganton. From there she spent 10 years as a dispatcher for the Burke County Sheriff's Department.
Her favorite place to be was at her home where she has lived for over 60 years. Shirley was a wonderful cook who enjoyed cooking big Sunday dinners for the family and never missed cooking a big Thanksgiving dinner as well as a fabulous Christmas Eve spread.
The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m., Friday, October 17, 2025 at Sossoman Funeral Home. A funeral will be held in the Colonial Chapel of the funeral home with the Pastor Tamika Garrison. Burial will follow at Zion Hill Baptist Church.
Sossoman Funeral Home
www.sossomanfh.com
Memories and Condolences
for Shirley Bingham
Sponsored by Sossoman Funeral Home - Morganton.
2 Entries
Helen Bradford
October 17, 2025
My condolences to you family. Shirley´s life journey will forever be embraced by those who loved her. May God be with your family and give you comfort.
Clay Roberts
October 14, 2025
Shirley, was a wonderful lady and dispatcher. I worked with her for years plus I knew her through her son Tim. The obituary is correct she was a great cook and she's going to be missed. my heart and prayers go out to the Mull Family.
Showing 1 - 2 of 2 results
Make a Donation
in Shirley Bingham's name
Memorial Events
for Shirley Bingham
Oct
17
Oct
17
Funeral services provided by:
Sossoman Funeral Home - Morganton1011 South Sterling Street PO Box 2608 (zip 28680), Morganton, NC 28655
How to support Shirley's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor Shirley Bingham's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
