VIRGINIA BRUNK SHIRLEY

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Virginia "Gin" Brunk Shirley, 97, widow of George E. Shirley, died on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019, at her home.

Born on Oct. 2, 1921, in Sumter, she was a daughter of the late Christian DeWitt Brunk and Ida LeGrand Brunk. She was a member of Grace Baptist Church.

Survivors include two nieces, Carol Phillips Kirvin (Larry) of Sumter and Virginia Phillips Nasipak of Delray Beach, Florida; six great-nieces and nephews, David Alderman, Chris Alderman, the Rev. Dr. Mark Clavier, Philip Clavier, Kimberly Gravely and Travis McEwen; and caregiver, Deloris Purnell.

A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday at the Evergreen Memorial Park cemetery with the Rev. Dr. Steve Williams officiating.

Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and Crematorium of Sumter is in charge of the arrangements.