Shirley Pusey
- Born: 10 Apr 1945, Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD
- Marriage (1): William R. Cropper on 15 Jun 1968
- Died: 08 Jan 2022, Wicomico Co., MD
Shirley Pusey Cropper, 76, of Salisbury, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, January 8, 2022. Born on April 10, 1945 in Salisbury, MD, she was the daughter of the late Elton Harrison Pusey and the late Florence Gambrill Pusey.
She graduated from Wicomico High School in 1963 and was very active on the Reunion Committee. Shirley graduated from the Peninsula General Hospital School of Nursing in 1966, where she was awarded the Ernest Wheatley Award for Scholastic Achievement at graduation.
Professionally, Shirley served as a Registered Nurse for 47 and a half years with PRMC (PGH) and loved to give patient care. She married William R. Cropper on June 15, 1968. Shirley was active in the Jayceettes of Salisbury and received the Black Eyed Susan Award for community service. She was a longtime and active member of Asbury United Methodist Church and took part in many ministries of the church, especially with Asbury United Methodist Women. She received the Woman of the Year Award from UMW. Shirley was the Chair of Circle Dorcas for many years and received the Good Neighbor Award in 1998. Family was very important to Shirley and she enjoyed spending time with her three special grandchildren, loving husband, wonderful son and daughter-in-law.
Shirley is survived by her loving Husband of 53 and a half years, Bill, of Salisbury, MD; Son, Dale (Amy) Cropper of Salisbury, MD; Two Granddaughters, Sydney Cropper, Megan Cropper; Grandson, Nicholas Cropper; Sister-in-Law, Gail Potts; many other special friends and relatives. Shirley was preceded by Father, Elton Harrison Pusey, Mother, Florence Gambrill Pusey.
Celebration of Life Service will be held on Friday, January 14, 2022, at 3:00pm at Asbury United Methodist Church, 1401 Camden Ave, Salisbury, MD 21801. Rev. Benita Harris, Rev. Tom Pasmore, and Rev. Bill Sterling will officiate. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service as well as on Thursday, January 13, 2022 from 5:00pm until 7:00pm at Holloway Funeral Home, 501 Snow Hill Rd, Salisbury, MD 21804.
Shirley married William R. Cropper, son of Calvin Henry Cropper and Eleanor Perry, on 15 Jun 1968. (William R. Cropper was born on 06 Feb 1945 in Wicomico Co., MD.)
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