Shirley Temple Beaty, 88, of Front Royal, Virginia, passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2024 at Winchester Medical Center.
Services will be private.
Shirley was born July 13, 1936 in Strasburg, Virginia, daughter of the late Louie A. Lam, Sr. and Pauline Orndorff Lam.
She worked many years as a seamstress and received her cosmetician license in her late 50s. She was a lifetime member of the Women of the Moose Chapter 1194 in Front Royal.
She will be greatly missed by her loving family and friends.
Surviving is her loving and devoted husband of 17 years, Jack Beaty; son, Kenneth Rutherford of Front Royal; three daughters, Cathy Poe and husband Tom of Browntown, Karen Fisher and husband Tyler of Front Royal and Shasta Redmon and fiancé Brent of Inwood, West Virginia; two brothers, Dougie Lam of Louisa and Louis A. Lam, Jr. of Knoxville, Tennessee; two sisters, Joann White of Stephens City and Paula Troxell of Strasburg; five grandchildren, Amanda and husband Ryan, Ryan and wife Jessica, Taylor and husband “Sweet Pea”, Brandy, Boo and Lil Tyler; and two great-grandchildren, Taya and Rhett.
She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Keith Rutherford; sister, Gloria Middleton; and two brothers, Jerry Lam and Kenneth Lam.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601 or the Humane Society of Warren County, 1245 Progress Drive, Front Royal, Virginia 22630.
Heartfelt sympathies to Jackie, Cathy, Brandy and all of Shirley’s loved ones. Knew Shirley best as a former Curves member who was so faithful with her workouts, and cool that it was a time for mom, daughter and granddaughter. Such a sweet lady and loved so much by Jackie, a good friend we had already known before he met Shirley. May all your own memories and love bring you comfort and peace.
Thank you, boo so much. She really likes seeing you every time we had to go see the doctor go to the hospital for something. Um always had a smile for she will be missed by us all in love, but we know that she’s in a better place. Take care and hope you guys have a great new year
Our deepest condolences for the loss of your precious mother. May God be with you in the days ahead.
Thanks, Vicki and company. I appreciate all your kind words and always. Your great smile and mom will be missed, but she’s in a better place. Thanks much.And I hope we have a better new year
Sending prayers of peace and acceptance during this very difficult time of losing dear Shirley.
My thoughts for strength and healing are with the family. I will cherish those opportunities sitting on the porch engaging in conversation and laughter. It was a honor to know Shirley.
Cathy, I’m so sorry for the loss of your beautiful sweet Mom. Sending you and your family lots of love and hugs from all of the Stephenson girls!
Carmen