Shirley Shipe Obituary
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She was born September 29, 1941 in Spokane, WA and was a daughter to the late Charles and Florrine Lindsey Burroughs.
She had worked at American Can Company in Harrisonburg.
On June 7, 1959 she married Arvin Wayne Shipe, who preceded her in death on May 11, 2018.
Surviving are two daughters; Tamerau Smith and husband Robert, of Hinton, Teresa Highnote and husband Tommy, of Seale, AL, a son; Timothy Shipe and wife Penny, of Stuarts Draft, six grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and a sister; Sherry Lopez, of AZ.
She was preceded in death by a brother; David Burroughs.
Her wishes were to be cremated and a celebration of her life will be held at a later date. Burial will take place privately in the Shipe Family Cemetery, Mathias, WV.
Memorial contributions may be made in Shirley's memory to the VMRC Compassion Fund, 1501 Virginia Ave., Harrisonburg, VA 22802.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Grandle Funeral Home in Broadway, VA.
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Sharon Shipe Balint
September 2, 2025
I'm so sorry for your loss. A sweet memory was when you Mom introduced us to eating peanut butter on Mom Shipe's hotcakes. Your cousin, Sharon
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