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Shirley Ruth Atwell

1946 - 2025

Shirley Ruth Atwell obituary, 1946-2025, North East, MD

BORN

1946

DIED

2025

FUNERAL HOME

Crouch Funeral Home, P.A.

127 South Main Street

North East, Maryland

Shirley Atwell Obituary

Shirley Ruth Atwell, 79 of North East, MD, passed away on Tuesday, July 15, 2025. Born on June 16, 1946, in Grundy, VA, Shirley touched the lives of many throughout her journey, and her warm spirit will be deeply missed.

Shirley worked tirelessly in the manufacturing industry as a factory worker for Plasticord, where she was known for her dedication and strong work ethic.

Many loving cousins, nieces, nephews and family friends survive her.

Shirley was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Joseph Lewis Atwell; her parents, Grover Lee Harding and Mary Edith (Marshall) Harding; and her brother, David Harding.

A graveside service will be held on July 21, 2025, at 10:00 am at North East Methodist Cemetery, located at 101 Cemetery Road, North East, MD 21901. Everyone is welcome to join us as we celebrate Shirley's life and bid farewell to a truly special woman.

Rest in peace, Shirley. You will always be in our hearts.

For condolences, please visit www.crouchfuneralhome.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Cecil Whig on Jul. 15, 2025.

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10:00 a.m.

North East United Methodist Cemetery

101 Cemetery Road, North East, MD 21901

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Crouch Funeral Home, P.A.

127 South Main Street, North East, MD 21901

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