Shirley Ann (Trull) Beatty

**June 16, 1939 – December 24, 2025**

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Shirley Ann Beatty, age 86, on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at Stanley Total Living Center. Born on June 16, 1939, Shirley lived a life full of love, dedication, and selfless service to her family and community. Shirley was born to the late Walter James and Edna Reeves Trull. In addition to her parents, Shirley was preceded in death by her devoted husband, Donald Beatty, her cherished children, Bobby Beatty and Sherry Azali, Shirley's brothers, Jimmy, Robert, Thomas, and David Trull. She has now reunited with her husband and loving parents.
A cherished mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, Shirley is survived by her children, Kimberley Lackey (Hilery) and Victor Beatty (Amber). She was the proud grandmother to Austin Beatty, Marissa Burchfield, Kortney Beatty, Trinity Beatty, Emily Trivett, Evan Abernathy, Katelyn Harvey, Alicia Beatty, and Jeffrey Beatty. She is also survived by her beloved sisters, Peggy Arrowood and Patsy Castro.
For many years, Shirley worked as a skilled seamstress. Her work was not just a job, but a testament to her passion and precision, she also carried that passion to her home church, New Covenant "Quilting Ministry". She helped make quilts and prayed over them for people who have been debilitated with health issues and concerns. She played the role of Sunday School teacher for toddlers at her church as well. Shirley's heart was beyond her sewing career; she was a light in the lives of many. Her kindness, gentle spirit, and unwavering support nurtured and inspired her family and friends. She was a woman of remarkable resilience and grace, facing life’s challenges with courage and dignity.
A Celebration of Life Will be held on Friday, January 2, 2026, at New Covenant Church in Lucia ,following with an interment at New Covenant Church Cemetery (Snow Hill). The family will begin receiving guests two hours prior to the service starting at 11:00am.
Woodlawn Funeral Home will be handling arrangements during this difficult time for the Beatty Family. In lieu of flowers, Memorials can be made to the Alzheimer's Association.
Memories of Shirley and the love she spread will remain in the hearts of those she touched, offering comfort and strength as they celebrate her remarkable life. As we mourn her passing, we cherish the legacy she leaves behind and the lessons she shared with us all, not through words, but through the beautiful life she lived.

May she rest in peace, embraced by the love she so generously gave to others throughout her lifetime.

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