Mrs. Grace Massey Shirley

January 8, 1930 - April 27, 2020

Chester Mrs. Grace Massey Shirley, 90, died Monday, April 27, 2020 at her home. All services are private. Mrs. Shirley was born January 8, 1930 in Chester County, SC and was a daughter of the late Pete Massey and Odessa Harris Massey. She attended the schools of Chester County and was retired from Faith Baptist Church Daycare Nursery as a supervisor. Grace loved to fish and go to auctions. She was a member of Faith Baptist Church. She is survived by one son, John R. “Robert” Shirley, Jr. (Margaret) of Chester; one daughter, Carolyn Beasley of Chester; four grandchildren, Shan “Tony” Shirley (Melanie) of Chester, Robert Scott Shirley (Lisa) of Blackstock, Chris Beasley of Chester and Renee Beasley of Chester; seven great grandchildren, Tony, Thomas, Rachel, Taylor, Dustin, Mac and Faith; numerous nieces and nephews; and her special furry friend “Toby”. Mrs. Shirley was preceded in death by her husband, John Robert Shirley, Sr.; two brothers, John Massey and Clio Massey; and two sisters, Edna Moore and Flora Mae Massey. Memorials may be made to Friends of the Animals, P.O. Box 58, Chester, SC 29706, Hospice Care of SC, 110 Dillon Dr., Spartanburg, SC 29307 or Saluda Street Church of God, P.O. Box 633, Chester, SC 29706. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.barronfuneralhome.com.