Jaynie Jones
Shirley was the sweetest, most loving and caring person anyone could ever meet. She and Jim were a lovely couple. I had the privilege of knowing them while serving as office manager/administrative assistant at the United Methodist Church of Lakewood. The morning of September 11, 2001, when the planes crashed into the twin towers in New York City, Shirley called me at home asking if I had seen the news. (I hadn't) She was so distraught, she could barely speak as she sobbed the details to me over the phone. Her heart was breaking with sadness and horror at what had happened. Soon everyone, everywhere would be grieving, too. I will always remember her for her kindness and what a sweet lady she was.