She was preceded in death by her parents, William B. Foster, Sr. and Margaret Lucille Foster; siblings, James Ernest Foster and Barbara Ann Stott.
She was a member of Hardy Central Baptist as well as the American Legion Post 233 Aux., a lifetime member of VFW Post 8529 Aux., and the Sandston Moose 1937. She was a 1963 graduate of Varina High School and was Miss Varinian, 1960-61.
Shirley is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, Donald Ray Small, Jr.; her children, David W. Small (Belinda) and Darren R. Small (Jacky); grandchildren, Dillon R. Small (Courtney), McKinley M. Smith (Kody) & Cassie R. Small; 5 great grandchildren; and brother, William “Tommy” Foster, Jr.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, September 30 from 5 – 8 pm at Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave, where a funeral service will be held, Thursday, October 1 at 12 pm. Interment will follow in Washington Memorial Park.
In Lieu of Flowers, the family suggests donations be made to Hardy Central Baptist Church, 4655 Darbytown Rd, Henrico, VA 23231.
