D. Shirley Mason, 89, of Solomons, MD passed away on February 5, 2015 at Solomons Nursing Center. Born January 1, 1926 in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of the late Walter Lee Mason, Sr. and Rosa Dahlia Butler Mason.

Shirley graduated from McKinley High School in 1945. She served in the United States Navy from 1951 until 1956. She was an insurance agent and also worked for the Department of Energy. Shirley enjoyed crafts, boating, and bingo and was a member of the American Legion Post #274, Lusby, MD.

Shirley is survived by her nieces, Diane Mason of SC, Sandra Hachem of WV, and Rosa Rivera of VA, nephew, Owen Mason, Jr. of FL, and her devoted friend Caroline C. Clarke of California, MD. She was preceded in death by her siblings, Walter L. Mason, Jr., Owen Deshield Mason and Phyllis Mae Mason.

Family will receive friends on Wednesday, February 25, 2015 from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at the Rausch Funeral Home, 20 American Lane, Lusby, MD 20657. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Inurnment will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Suitland, MD at 2:00 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Calvert Animal Welfare League, 1040 Prince Frederick Blvd., P.O. Box 1660, Prince Frederick, MD 20678 or Calvert Memorial Hospital, 100 Hospital Road, Prince Frederick, MD 20678. Arrangements provided by Rausch Funeral Home.