Shirley Jean (Shaver) Baker

She was born on September 30, 1947 in Rockingham County and was the daughter of the late Ray and Carrie Lee Shaver.

Shirley spent her entire life in the Melrose community. She worked in the lab at Rockingham Memorial Hospital for the majority of her life. She enjoyed many denominations of the Christian faith throughout her life.

She was joined in marriage to Charles Eugene Baker on April 28, 1967. Charlie preceded her in death on March 12, 2021.

She is survived by her sisters, Mary Clark (Bobby) of Middletown, Patricia Waggy of Bridgewater and Nancy Callahan (Carl) of Harrisonburg; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by brothers, Donnie and John Shaver.

A joint Celebration of Life Service for both Shirley and Charlie will be held at 6 pm, Thursday, November 11, 2021at Fellowship United Methodist Church Social Hall with Wilma White officiating. Burial will be private.

Memorial contributions may be made to Harrisonburg-Rockingham SPCA.

Lindsey Funeral Home in Harrisonburg is handling arrangements. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family by visiting www.lindseyharrisonburg.com.