Shirley Mae Scales

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Shirley Scales Obituary

Remembering Shirley

"When I have prayed my last prayer, then my Savior will carry me home"

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Shirley Mae Scales, the daughter of the late Lillian and Milton Tellington,Sr., was born on February 2, 1950 in Baltimore, Maryland. Shirley departed this life on Saturday, October 2, 2004 after a lengthy illness at Harbor Hospital surrounded by family.

Shirley was educated in the Baltimore School System, and graduated in 1968 from Edmonson High School. While still in school, she worked part-time at the United States Post Office. In August 1968, Shirley was employed by Maryland General Hospital, and worked for twenty years until her illness. During these hard working years, Shirley started out working in house-keeping. She then worked in the dietary department. Later she went to Essex Community College to study Medical Terminology and became qualified to work in the Medical Records Department.

Shirley Received Christ in 1996 at the new Psalmist Baptist Church.

Shirley enjoyed watching Cook Shows, QVC and Church Sermons. She spent her spare time on the computer and listening to music. Shirley spent quality time with her family, listening to their personal concerns, offering help to solve their problems.

Two sons, Troy Maurice Tellington and Dontrelle Wayne Scales, preceded her in death.

Shirley leaves to mourn her husband, Millard Wayne Scales; Three sisters, Gwendell Thelma Charles , Betty Jean Hamilton and Renee Tellington"Boogaloo"; One brother, Milton Tellington, Jr.; Five sisters-in-law, Denise Tellington, Sil Hughes, Clarice Reed, Beverly Johnson and Sandra "Mudge" Scales; Six brothers-in-law, Avon Scales, Arney Scales, Aljean Scales, Punch Scales, Gerald Scales and Greg Scales; One granddaughter, Shantrell "Shanny" Brightful; One goddaughter, Artia Ross; Several caretakers, including a devoted sister Gwendell "Kat", Joyce & Virginia; A host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and cherished friends.

"Hug Me Gwendell! Hug Me Gwendell, Hug Me!!!"

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Published by The Washington Post on Feb. 1, 2005.

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Kris

June 24, 2021

My dear Aunt Shirley how you are truly missed what a blessing it was to have you here with us, but when the Father calls us home we have to go! I will never forget the talks, the times we shared, your cool dance moves, the corner store runs for you, your fish tank, and that white cat statue under the table... you by far are one of the most memorable people that I share with my children as a legacy. You will be missed and forever loved. All praises until we meet again Auntie!

Love your Niece.
Kris

HARTWELL SPEED

February 9, 2005

TO THE FAMILY OF SHIRLEY MAE SCALES.

BLESSED ARE THEY THAT MOURN: FOR THEY SALL BE COMFORTED. MATT. 5:4

PRAISE BE TO THE GOD AND FATHER OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, THE FATHER OF COMPASSION AND THE GOD OF ALL COMFORT, WHO COMFORTS US IN ALL OUR TROUBLES, SO THAT WE CAN COMFORT THOSE IN ANY TROUBLE WITH THE COMFORT WE OURSELVES HAVE RECEIVED FROM GOD. 2CORENTHIANS 1:3-11

YOU WILL ALWAYS BE MY FAMILY AND IN MY HEART. I FIND PEACE IN KNOWING SHIRLEY IS HAVING A HIGH TIME WITH ALL THOSE WHO WENT ON BEFORE HER. DONTRELL, TROY, CARL, MOTHER TELLINGTON AS WELL AS ALL THOSE OTHER LEGENDS IN HISTORY. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR., MEDGAR EVERS, OSSIE DAVIS, ROSA PARKS, JUST TO NAME A FEW. SHE'S LISTENING TO SOME GOOD MUSIC TOO WITH BARRY WHITE, RAY CHARLES, MAHAILIA JACKSON. WE ARE THE ONES SHE SHOULD FEEL SORRY FOR, BECAUSE MOST OF ALL SHE HAS GOD AND JESUS RIGHT THERE. SHE DOESN'T EVEN HAVE TO PRAY FOR THEM TO SHOW UP...BOOM...THEY ARE RIGHT THERE ON CLOUDS NUMBER NINE AND TEN. WHAT A BESSING. Y'ALL TAKE CARE UNTIL WE GET THERE. LOVE YOU!

HARTWELL H. SPEED

LINDA CHARLES

February 7, 2005

SHIRLEY I KNOW YOUR IN A BETTER PLACE.I MISS ALL THE GOOD TIMES WE HAD.THE CONVERSATIONS WE HAD, YOU KEEP THINGS REAL.YOU ARE TRULY MISSED A GREAT DEAL. YOUR NEICE LINDA.

Saleah Richardson

February 6, 2005

shirley this is saleah i know we have not been around each other that much because of me living in the county, and you cherry hill .But when we did see each other we laughed and talked but now that you are gone myself including your family will remember you.

SHAWNA WHEATLEY

February 2, 2005

To The Family and Friends of Shirley Tellington:

Bless those who mourn, eternal God,

with the comfort of your love

that they may face each new day with hope

and the certainty that nothing can destroy

the good that has been given. May their memories become joyful,

their days enriched with friendship,

and their lives encircled by your love.

Amen.

Lovingly Submitted,

Shawna & Angela Wheatley/Gia & Douglass Carrington

Shirley, thanks for the conversations and good laughs!

(SHAWNA)

Nita

February 2, 2005

Just wanted to say Happy Birthday Shirley. We all miss you, and still love you. Gone but not forgotten. -Love Always, your niece....

denise tellington

February 1, 2005

Shirley,I miss you . We had such good times together,you treated me like a sister and i will always treasure that love denise

February 1, 2005

Shirley

We laughed. You always said I was liked the daughter, you never had. But, at the end, when you left, it took a peace of my heart.

But I know, in spirit we will never be a-part.

Love,

Lisa

February 1, 2005

He Only takes the Best

In tears we saw you sinking, and watched you fade away

Our hearts were truly broken , oh! how we wanted you to stay.

But when we saw you sleeping, so peaceful and free of pain,

How could we wish you back with us, to go through that again.

A golden heart stopped beating, two busy hands at rest.

God came to us in death to prove, "He only takes the Best."

Rest in peace

Love,

Your Sister Gwendell