She was born in Ellijay, Georgia to her parents Arthur and Emma Clayton. She graduated from Gilmer High School in Ellijay and went on to spend 36 years working for the United States Postal Service in Atlanta, where she met her late husband, Cliff Batchelor and made many lifelong friends. Cliff and Shirley raised their children Steven and Kristin in Marietta, GA. They were active members at East Cobb United Methodist church. Her last years were spent in her newly-adopted home of Charleston, SC where she lived out one of her most cherished roles as "Nana" to her family and grandson. She will be remembered for her selflessness, her beautiful smile, and her generous love for her family and friends.
She is survived by her son Steven Batchelor and daughter Kristin Vogel (Douglas), grandson Rhett Vogel; niece Linda Greif, children Clay (Morgan) and Amanda (Geoff); nephew Gary Lybrand, children Phillip(Kelli) and Magen(Jerry), Robert Hartman (Diana), children, Abram and Amelia, along with countless friends she made in her life in both Georgia and South Carolina.
Visitation will take place on Wednesday, August 4 from 5-8pm at Georgia Memorial Park Funeral Home, 2000 Cobb Pkwy SE Marietta, GA 30060, followed by
the Funeral Service on Thursday, August 5 at 2pm. Committal Service-Kennesaw Memorial Park, 1306 Whitlock Ave, Marietta, GA 30064.
In lieu of flowers, donations are appreciated to Men's Promise of Hope, PO Box 537, Cochran, GA 31014, 478-934-0771, Promiseofhopega.org
