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Shirley Wright Oates

3/8/1937 - 5/28/2024

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Obituary For Shirley Wright Oates

Shirley W. Oates passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 28 in Virginia Beach. She was born in Martinsburg, West Virginia on March 8, 1937, the daughter of Stewart and Sybil Wright. She is survived by her son A. Brooke (Colleen) Oates of Virginia Beach, VA; her daughter Laura (Jon) Ahart of Fuquay-Varina, NC; and four grandchildren: Nathan, Leo, Savannah, and Ryann.

Shirley enjoyed painting, playing the piano, watching movies, listening to music, walking her dog on the beach, and singing. She was very active in her church (Virginia Beach United Methodist Church, Virginia Beach, VA) and spent many years singing in the choir there, as well as, participating in many special events such as the annual Christmas concert and traveling to London. The church was a very important part of her life.

Shirley had many friends over the years and loved to spend time with them. She would often travel to Martinsburg, Newport News, or Winchester to spend a week catching up and enjoying their company.

Services will be held at Virginia Beach United Methodist Church on June 8 at 2:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Alzheimer’s Association by clicking here https://www.tmcfunding.com/funds/in-loving-memory-of-shirley-w-oates/10339/, or mail your donation to 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601 or click https://act.alz.org.

Simply Cremation is assisting her family. Please share memories and express condolences at SimplyCremationOnline.com.

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  • 06/13/2024

    Brooke

    Thank you for a beautiful tribute to my mom.

  • 06/08/2024

    Christy

    I am so sorry for your family's loss.

  • 05/31/2024

    Joan Schlegelmilch

    So sorry to hear this news! When I lived on 72nd Street, Shirley and I spent a lot of time together riding bikes, enjoying the beach, and so much more. She was a special friend!!! Joan Schlegelmilch

  • 05/31/2024

    Pam (Schneider) Breen

    I am so sorry for your loss. I knew Shirley from the church choir. She was a lovely person. We always had great conversations, usually including news of what family members were doing.

  • 05/29/2024

    June Palmer

    It is sad to hear that Shirley has passed away. We spent many years laughing together over the Bridge table and solving all our trials and tribulations. I will miss knowing she was "just around the corner" whenever I came home. June Palmer

  • 05/29/2024

    Beth Jeffries

    We are thinking of your family at this time. We have fond memories of Shirley. Sincerely, Beth and Larry Jeffries and Judy Keeling

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