Shirley Rider Bostic, age 83

Shirley Rider Bostic, age 83, of Mooresboro, passed away Saturday, October 26, 2024.

Shirley was born July 30, 1941 in Marlinton, WV to the late Dewey Rider and Idolia Daisy Rider. She worked for Cone Mill and for A & E Plastic manufacturing for many years. Shirley was of the Baptist faith.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 41 years, Bobby Ray Bostic; son, Samuel William Bostic; sisters, Norma Jean Ray, Glenda Rider, Sharon Rider and brothers, Cameron, Curtis, Samuel and Rick Rider.

Those left to treasure her memory include her daughters, Patti Bostic of Marlinton, WV, Angie Bostic (Johnny) of Marlinton, WV, Sandy Warren (Johnny) of Cliffside and son, Robert Bostic of Cherryville; siblings, Geraldine Cain, Betty Wilt, Louise Winklestein, Donna Moore, Doug Rider, Don Rider, Charles Rider, Mike Rider, Randy Rider; eight grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

A funeral service was held October 30 at Harrelson Funeral Chapel with Rev. Mike Gettys officiating.

Memorial donations requested to Forest City Lions Club or to Hospice of Carolina Foothills, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043.

An online guest registry is available at www.harrelsonfuneralhome.com

Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family.