She was born Shirley Ann Mitcham on April 24, 1932 to William Mitcham, Sr. and Cora Judy.
Shirley is survived by her daughters: Gail Swindal (Dallas), Beth Weaver, Patricia Whetstone and Pamela Reynolds. Her five grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Also, several nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by: her husband Joseph (Sam) Whetstone; her brothers, William Mitcham, Jr., Dewitt Mitcham and Maurice Mitcham. Her sister, Marjorie Murray.
Shirley retired from the Naval Dental Clinic as a secretary of the Charleston Naval Base. Former past President of The Mothers of Twins Club. Also, a member of Cooper River Baptist Church.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Mount Pleasant Manor, Mt. Pleasant, SC.
A Visitation will be held graveside on Monday 20, 2021 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at Carolina Memorial Gardens, 7113 Rivers Ave., North Charleston, SC 29406. The Graveside Service will follow at 11:00 am to 12:00 pm, with burial to follow.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.carolinamemorial.com for the Whetstone family.
