So sorry to learn of Shirley’s passing.  Our thoughts and prayers are with her family during this difficult time.

I am so sorry for your loss. Shirley was a sweet wonderful soul. She will be missed by the staff at Pickens Store and the who community. R.I.P sweet Lady .

So sorry to hear about your families loss. She was such a sweet lady. I always enjoyed our visits at the library.

We  had the privilege of knowing Shirley through our friendship with Peggy and Glenn.   She was truly one of Gods good and faithful servants.  Sending hugs and prayers from Washington State. Love Connie & Bob Russell

To Shirley's family, My deepest sympathy to all of you.  Shirley was a very nice person.  I remember first meeting her and her husband, Jim at church.  She was always so friendly and would ask about my daughter after she graduated.  May your memories help you through this difficult time.  Rest in Peace Shirley

Patsy and Neal and Family,
I'm very saddened to hear of your Mom's passing. She was a very easy person to talk to . I've enjoyed many a great visits over the past few years at St. Joe's. She would always have time for a quick conversation and share some pictures of family on her walls. She sure made me feel welcomed every visit. I will miss her very much. Please know that you are being thought of as you go forward . 🙏🙏

So sorry Rebecca and family for the loss of your mother.thoughts and prayers.

There is so much more I could say about my mother-in-law, Shirley, than I could fit in a paragraph. She was loving, generous and always accepting of me, the one who kept her son in Australia. I can only begin to imagine what it would have been like for her to have her eldest child move so far away, She had to rely on the thin blue aerograms for so many years along with the occasional very expensive phone call. I was blessed to have Shirley as my mother-in-law. She was open and accommodating whether we came to visit for a few weeks, a few months or a whole year. My gratitude goes to her for the man she raised, along with Jack’s father John. I have always accredited Jack’s wonderful traits to the amazing upbringing he had. He was a wonderful husband, father, brother, son and friend. I thank you and love you Shirley.

So many memories that I could write a book.  We met Jim and Shirley back in the 70's when my father and Jim worked together. The first time we met Jim and Shirley, they had come to my parent's home to trade some things the men had collected.  Shirley started coming to my mother's fabric shop during that time.  Over the years we saw them once in awhile until in the 90's when Jim sold Liston our first Black Clydesdale, Molly.  That was 33 years ago this week.  A few months later we went on our first moonlight sleigh ride at the Washburn farm and after that night Molly's half-brother, Mack, joined the family.  Over the years we attended many draft horse events, both in NY and Canada with Jim and Shirley.  Many dinners shared, sleigh rides, wagon rides, parades, auctions, and several New Year's Eve gatherings with the extended Washburn family.   After Jim passed away we visited Shirley often, talked on the phone and had lunch with the girls.  Shirley touched so many lives and was such a wonderful friend.  She will be missed by a lot of people but she is at peace now.  Liston and Susan

I am so sorry Rebecca  for the loss of your mom .Mark and I send our prayers and blessings to you  and your family..we are thinking of you  during this difficult time..God bless you and all your family.

Rebecca & Sebastian,  Sorry for your loss. Much love.

Shirley was our neighbor. She always brought us homemade cookies and candy at Christmas time. She was a sweet lady, who always had a smile and a good word

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Shirley C. Washburn

July 2, 1930 – November 7, 2025

Fox & Murray Funeral Home and Cremation Services

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