Shirley was born on September 5, 1954 in Cherry Point, NC. As a long time Yuma resident, she worked in banking and finance and as a commercial property owner and manager.
Shirley graduated from Kofa High School in 1972 and earned two degrees at Arizona Western College.
Shirley is survived by her husband of 42 years, Mark; her daughters, Sydney Lunsford and Penny Whiting; and three grandchildren.