Shirley Elizabeth Bartlett

Date of Death: June 24, 2020

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Shirley Elizabeth Bartlett, 84, of Winchester, VA passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2020, surrounded by family, at her home.

Ms. Bartlett was born in 1935 in Winchester, VA, daughter of the late Rosie and Edward Bartlett, Sr. She was a graduate of Frederick Douglass High School, Class of 1954. Ms. Bartlett earned her Nursing Certification through Winchester Memorial Hospital. She was employed at Winchester Memorial Hospital and Shawnee Springs Nursing Home, retiring in 2005, but continued to work after “retirement” as a caregiver for the elderly and her friends. Ms. Bartlett was also a Laundromat Attendant at Soap Suds Laundromat in Winchester. She was a member of the Golden Girls Group in Winchester and they loved to get together and play BINGO. Ms. Bartlett also enjoyed the racetracks from Mississippi all the way up to Virginia. She was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan and a member of John Mann United Methodist Church. Above all else her greatest passion were her grandchildren and great grandchildren….they were her heart.

Surviving are her daughters, Natalie G. Barr of Winchester, VA, Deirdre Banks (Darryl) of Clarke County, VA, and Susan R. Russell of Portsmouth, VA; grandchildren, Elizabeth Porter (Jeffrey) of Columbia, MD, Solita Barr of Fullerton, CA, Cassandra Renzy (Curtis) of Winchester, VA, Stephanie Cranor (Kiley Blankley) of Eustis, FL, Patrick Ryan Cranor (Devon) of Umatilla, FL, Jacob Barr of Boise, ID, Megan Pittenger (Paul) of Chattanooga, TN, Maya E. Banks of Clarke County, VA, Darryl A. Banks, Jr. of Clarke County, VA, Nicholas Barr of Henderson, NV, and Rosalie D. Banks of Clarke County, VA; great grandchildren, Caleb, Molly Kate and Silas Porter of Columbia, MD, Ty’reake Orndorff, Hazel and Zekharyah Renzy of Winchester, VA, Jonah Nolen of Eustis, FL and Kinnary Cranor of Umatilla, FL; and brother, James W. Bartlett (Lorna Hurd) of Bethel, CT.

Ms. Bartlett was preceded in death by a son, George Barr, Jr.; sister, Rosalie Barksdale; brothers, Samuel Bartlett, Edward Bartlett, Jr., and Henry Bartlett; and former husbands, Percy Branch and George Barr, Sr.

Services will be at a later date. Arrangements are being handled by Omps Funeral Home, Amherst Chapel.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Shirley’s memory to American Cancer Society, 124 Park Street SE, Vienna, VA 22180.

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Shirley Elizabeth Bartlett, 84, of Winchester, VA passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2020, surrounded by family, at her home. Ms. Bartlett was born in 1935 in Winchester, VA, daughter of the late Rosie and Edward Bartlett, Sr. She was a graduate of Frederick Douglass High School, Class of 1954. Ms. Bartlett earned her Nursing CertificationContinue Reading

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Love you and will miss you Miss Shirley.

To the family of Shirley Bartlett I wish to express my sincere condolence.

Ms. Shirley welcomed us into her home and made us feel like family. Ms. Shirley was a very beautiful woman inside and out. The Cabell Family will keep your family in prayer during this time.

To the family of Shirley Bartlett we were sorry to hear of Shirley death We really love her She sat with my father when we went on vacation We enjoyed seeing her danceing at the Douglas Alumni each year we will miss her You have our condolences much LOVE. Shepard and Theresa Harris.

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Rest in peace Ms Shirley. You will be missed

My condolences to the family. MS. Shirley was one of the nicest ladies. As a child I always loved her mild personality.

To the Family you have my deepest sympathy. Sending my love and praying to everyone. Roland Bland and Family.

I am gonna miss you Ms Shirley. I will remember all the wonderful stories about your nursing career about your experiences at the laundry mat and about my sister and Elwood taking you in Pats cab. I will never forget you. Enjoyed our trips to bingo

Ms Shirley will be missed by myself and my husband John. We both volunteer at Millwood Station where she played bingo almost every Wednesday. For the last 9-12 months we picked her up and drove her home so she could play bingo. We enjoyed her company, wisdom and stories about her past. RIP Ms Shirley!

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