Shirley was a Norfolk native and became a resident of Hampton for many years. She graduated from William & Mary in 1947 and a member of the Alpha Chi Sorority. She found her calling as a homemaker supporting her husband Robert through many moves with the United States Air Force. She was later a teacher in business at Tabb High School. She was a member of Ivy Memorial for many years serving in Wednesday Night Suppers and involved with Loyalty Circle in WMU. Shirley later was a member of the Liberty Baptist Church always speaking so highly of her Pastor, Dr. Grant Ethridge. Shirley was a resident of The Chamberlin involved with Bible Studies, playing the chimes, exercise classes, and almost everything that was offered. She was known for her bright personality and outfits with jewelry, shoes, and all the accessories that matched. She loved traveling to the beach, especially the Outer Banks, loved to read, and she loved playing with her great-grandchildren. Anything that involved her family was a high point in her life.
Shirley is preceded in rest by Robert S. Scott (husband), Frederick (Baxter) Barham (husband); her parents, Catharine D. Printz and Leland D. Printz; her grandson, Christopher Jack Hall; her son, Robert S. Scott.
She is survived by her daughter, Susan S. Schrum (Michael); Grandchildren, Robert Hall, Catharine Hall, Christopher Schrum (Chelsie), Casey Schrum, Carter Schrum (Christina), and Great-Grandchildren, Coleman J. Hall, Summer Schrum, Saylor Schrum, and Waylon Schrum.
A visitation for Shirley will be held Saturday, October 21, 2023 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home, 2551 N. Armistead Avenue, Hampton, Virginia. A celebration of life service will occur Saturday, October 21, 2023 at 2:00 PM, 2551 N. Armistead Avenue, Hampton, Virginia.
In honor of Shirley, in lieu of solemn colors, please feel free to wear bright colors just as Shirley always wore.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Shirley's memory may be made to Liberty Live Church, Relief Fund Israel, https://libertylive.church/ or to a charity of your choice.
