Shirley Babington Toney, age 87

Shirley Babington Toney, age 87 of Ellenboro passed away Sunday, March 25, 2018.

Shirley was born December 28, 1930 in Cleveland County and was the daughter of the late Grace Jones "Peggy" Doggett and William Davis Babington, Jr. She was a graduate of Cool Springs High School and a member of the First United Methodist Church of Forest City. Shirley worked in purchasing for many years at Skyland Textiles and later retired from the cafeteria staff with the Rutherford County Schools.

She was preceded in death by a daughter, Sherry Toney DeLane.

Survivors include a son, Dane Toney of Ellenboro, a daughter, Lundy Toney Wright and her husband Wilbur of Ellenboro, a grandson, as well as her faithful namesake and companion, Shirley Mosley Hampton of Forest City. There are also three great-grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held in The Padgett and King Chapel. Rev Pat Jobe officiated. Interment followed in the Cool Springs Cemetery.

The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to the staff of Hospice of the Carolina Foothills for their care and support. They would also respectfully request that memorials be made to Hospice of The Carolina Foothills, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043.

The Padgett and King Mortuary & Crematory is in charge of arrangements.