Memories of Shirley Fay McGrath

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Shirley Fay McGrath

Joppa, MD 21085

October 8, 1953 - July 1, 2021

Oct 8, 1953 - Jul 1, 2021

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Sam Parker

Mountain Christian Church, Mountain Road, Joppatowne, MD, USA

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Victoria Corkran

Sam Parker

Mountain Christian Church, Mountain Road, Joppatowne, MD, USA

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Sam Parker

Mountain Christian Church, Mountain Road, Joppatowne, MD, USA

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Victoria Corkran

Dearest Shirley, it’s so hard to believe that you are no longer with us. Everything happened so quickly. We’re so happy that we got to see you just before your surgery. We had a wonderful conversation about your faith & I know you are in the arms of the Father. Rest well, sweet Shirley. Sending love.

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Gary Collins

Shirley and her baby brother, she always looked out for me and was always there when I needed her ….💔💔

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Audrey Perkins

When it came to her family she was always there to help and support . When it came to her family she was always there to help and support . When it came to her family she was always there to ... Read more

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Gary Collins

Shirley and her brother TC

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Gary Collins

He’s always there when we need him. He was always Shirley’s confidant and sounding board. She would always... Read more He’s always there when we need him. He was always Shirley’s confidant and sounding board. She would always call him when she needed... Read more He’s always there when we need him. He was always Shirley’s... Read more

Audrey Perkins

Shirley was blessed to have a brother that was there for her and her family while going through the illness... Read more Shirley was blessed to have a brother that was there for her and her family while going through the illness that took her from... Read more Shirley was blessed to have a brother that was there... Read more

Phyllis Heede

Words cannot express how sorry I am over Shirley’s passing. Seems like yesterday we were meeting for lunch at Franklin Square, and then she and I were lunch buddies at Good Samaritan. Lots of great memories with Sheila and Shirley. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to Sheila and her entire family. Sheila, Love you girl. ❤️

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Shannon Lee

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Sheila Shannon

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Victoria Corkran

Joanne Green

1985, Deerfield Beach, FL,

In our backyard

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Gary Collins

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Joanne Green

My dear friend Shirley with the most beautiful smile that she expressed thru thick & thin/good times & bad, your gentle nature, your kind forgiving soul, you didn’t know the beauty (physical & inner) that you radiated. I wish I had more pics of the memories and adventures we shared, but they’re all in my heart. We met back in 1980 as next-door neighbors & were fortunate to be called your friend all these years. You left us too soon, but God needed you to light up the heavens with your smile.
R. I. P. my sweet friend Shirley
Til we meet again

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Gary Collins

Sheila Shannon

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Marge & Bob Fryer

Our hearts broke when we heard of Shirley’s passing. She was so positive & fought so hard. We met Shirley in 1980 & it was “love at first sight.” We had both just moved into our new homes & she stopped in to say she loved the curtains in our windows. We did a lot together over the next few years - dinners, movies, cookouts & family celebrations. She cheered me on to my first job & we did the same for her! Her personality was delightful! She was the best friend anyone could hope for. We had a lot of good times ! She loved & missed her family. so much & always talked about you. We never met any of her family but knew you well as she shared all the births & family events with us. We lost touch for a couple years when she decided to move back home, but then along came Facebook & we picked up where we had left off. The world has lost a beautiful soul & I pray for her & thank our good Lord for giving us the privilege to know her. Rest In Peace my friend! You will be missed! 🙏💕

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Gary Collins

Sheila Shannon

Joanne Green

Gary Collins

Shirley and her brothers

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Audrey Perkins

Victoria Corkran

Susan & David Reitz

Sheila and Family,
David, Megan, Morgan, Casey and I are so saddened by the loss of Shirley. Our hearts go out to all of you, but to Sheila most of all. Shirley was like a sister to David. We know how much she loved her family and our girls. Shirley was such a sweet, kindhearted, gentle person. She will be greatly missed. With much love, David, Susan and the Girls.

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Sam Parker

Thanks so much... Mom truly appreciates all of your support. Love you guys. Thanks so much... Mom truly appreciates all of your support. Love you guys. Thanks so much... Mom truly appreciates all of your... Read more

Sheila Shannon

Thanks Susan, it’s been difficult. Thanks for all the love & support from you, David & the girls.I love you... Read more Thanks Susan, it’s been difficult. Thanks for all the love & support from you, David & the girls.I love you all & am so thankful... Read more Thanks Susan, it’s been difficult. Thanks for all the... Read more

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Warren Shannon

We are all heartbroken by your passing. Your family loved you very much.

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Sheila Shannon

Joanne Green

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Audrey Perkins

I always loved visiting with the three of you. I will miss not seeing her at your home but I know she will... Read more I always loved visiting with the three of you. I will miss not seeing her at your home but I know she will be there in spirit.... Read more I always loved visiting with the three of you. I will... Read more

Sheila Shannon

My dear, sweet, beautiful twin sister Shirley I’m so lost, sad, devastated & heartbroken over the loss of you. 🥲 There are not enough words to express how much I am hurting without you. I’m so happy you moved in with Warren & I after you sold your condominium last year. I am glad we took you to Bethany Beach before you had your surgery. We had a great time together!I know the beach was your Happy Place, as it is for me also. We have always been there for each other through the ups & downs in life.We’ve spent our life together with lots of memories and for that I am grateful. You left this world too soon & unexpectedly.We came in to this world together & we were together as I held your hand when you left this world. God had plans for you and he called you to heaven to enjoy a peaceful & eternal life. I know Mom & Dee were waiting for you with open arms to welcome you.There is not a day I don’t think of you.You will always be in my heart, soul & thoughts. I be with you again in heaven.Until then, I’ll try to be strong without you.Hoping God will help ease this tremendous pain I feel. 🙏🏻 I Love You Forever & More my loving twin.💕

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Audrey Perkins

My two favorite sisters. Shot My two favorite sisters. Shot My two favorite sisters. Shot

Sabina Hollobaugh

I am so saddened to hear of Shirley passing, Deepest Sympathy to Sheila, Gary, and Tom and the rest of her family! Prayers coming for all, during this sad time! May Shirley rest in eternal peace with our God! Amen 🙏✝️

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Gary Collins

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Cindy Ledford Zalme

2018, Middle River, Maryland, USA

I am still in shock myself. Shirley died way to young! She was, possibly, the sweetest most positive person I've ever known and I'm so glad we were able to catch up in recent years.

Through a "divine" appointment, she was waiting in the ER at midnight one evening to be seen herself. At the same time I, visiting from North Carolina, was exhausted as I'd searched and struggled for over an hour to find my lost keys. I was leaving my dad who'd been transported by ambulance to the ER at 8:00 that morning.

I'd been told my keys were no where to be found; they had not been turned into lost and found; I'd talked with Security, rummaged through my car repeatedly under the lights in the mostly abandoned parking lot; I'd gone through trash bins; people behind the desk would not even check in the desk drawers to see if someone had turned my keys in when I asked. They were very, very unkind. I had no money as I tried to figure out how to get back to my Mothers that late at night.

As I plugged my phone in to recharge, out of the blue; in that midnight hour, I heard a voice say "Cindy?" . I turned around and it was Shirley. I'd known she'd worked at the hospital. But, she was not working; she was a waiting ER patient.

She was angry and torn when she heard my story. She assured me my keys were in the desk drawers and she was not surprised no one, from behind the desk, would help me. She struggled tremendously whether to go back behind the desk in her off hours. Suddenly, she grabbed her keys out of her purse; stomped behind the desk, opened the desk drawer -- and sure enough -- my keys had been there the entire time.

For as sweet as she was, Shirley had a no -nonsense side when it came to helping out friends and I'm sure the same is true of family! I saw it; I felt it and I felt her frustration as she assured me there was no need to report the incident to management as I wanted to do as, -- that it happened -- would be denied and no action taken.

I'll never forget the timing of Shirley's appearance; the nerve it took and the fear she overcame to help her friend at a horrible time -- as my Dad was on his way to his deathbed himself and never came back home.

So many good memories of Shirley from the days we were in the youth department at Middle River Baptist church and as young married couples, but every one of them are of love, goodness, kindness and beauty.

We are all diminished by her death.

My sympathy goes out to everyone in her family.

PS: Security at the hospital was most kind and helpful; not the people behind the desk.

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Gary Collins

Sheila Shannon

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Lisa McDaniel

Sheila,
I was saddened to hear of Shirley’s passing. Her love for her family was evident from the stories she would share of her nieces and nephews. We worked together in registration for a very long time. She cared about the patients and always put them first. My heart hurts for your family.
God bless you,
Lisa McDaniel

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