Shirley A. Worthington

August 18, 1938 - November 1, 2019

Shirley Ann Worthington, 81, of the Homestead Section of Columbus, was called Home on Friday, November 1, 2019 from the Samaritan Hospice Unit of Virtua Memorial Hospital, Mt. Holly, N.J. She was predeceased by her parents Mary (McElven) and George Worthington and her brother, Jerry McElven. She is survived by her nephew, Geoffrey McElven and his wife, Pat, her niece Carla McElven. Her nieces Linda and Diana predeceased her. She is survived by many other cousins. She is also survived by her dog, Muffy. She was a graduate of Florence High School and attended Susquehanna University. She spent her career at Walson Army Hospital as a Management Analyst with Civil Service. She took care of her Mother who was bedfast at home for 19 years. Music and gardening were her hobbies. She was the accompanist for the Burnt Cork Organization for many years as well as the Homestead Follies. She served as organist/choir director for Bustleton Presbyterian Church, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Burlington among others. She and her cousin, Boots White, enjoyed many hours playing organ/piano for church services and parties. Calling hour will be Thursday, November 7, 2019 from 10 – 11am at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 910 Marne Highway, Hainesport, NJ. Service will follow at 11. Next time you plant a flower or shrub think of her. In lieu of flowers If you’d like to make a donation in memory of her and in gratitude for excellent care send it to Samaritan Healthcare and Hospice, 5 Eves Dr., Marlton, NJ 08054 or One Love Animal Rescue Group, Inc. PO Box 931, Bellmawr, NJ 08099.