Shirley Lynn

Shirley Beardmore Lynn, 96, of Woodstock, VA passed away Sunday, December 6, 2020 at Greenfield in Woodstock. A private graveside service was held in Fairview Cemetery in Buchanan, VA. Pastor Kate Rascoe officiated.

Shirley was born September 12, 1924 in Allamakee County, daughter of the late Arthur A. and Hazel Johnson Beardmore. She graduated from Waukon High School and attended Waukon Junior College. Before her marriage, she worked in Washington, D.C., and later for the USDA in Elkins, WV, the Northern Virginia Daily in Strasburg, VA and Farm Credit in Woodstock, VA.

She was a member of Woodstock Presbyterian Church and active in the Women of the Church. She volunteered at the Clothes Closet, Food Pantry and the Woodstock Museum. She was a member of Randolph Chapter #74, Order of Eastern Star in Elkins, WV.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond E. Lynn, whom she married March 21, 1954 at Mt. Hope Presbyterian Church in New Albin; and her only sister, Lorraine Paus.

She is survived by two nieces, Donna (Mike) Jewell and Susan Carden; two great-nieces, Hayden (Chris) Rock and Hillary (Jay) Seigel; two great-nephews, Reed Carden and Drew (Dakota) Carden; and her cousins, Alyce Klocke, Audrey Angel, Sharon Martin and Curtis Beardmore, all of Iowa.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Woodstock Presbyterian Church, 142 East Court Street, Woodstock, VA 22664.

Online condolences may be left at www.valleyfs.com. Arrangements by Heishman Funeral Home Inc., Valley Funeral Service Branch, Edinburg, VA.