Shirley Whittington Powell, 74, of Prince Frederick, MD passed away July 19, 2010 at Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis, MD. Shirley was born January 1, 1936 in Washington, D.C. to James and Ann Theresa Mullen Henderson.

She was raised in the District and later in Landover Hills, MD and was a graduate of Bladensburg High School, class of 1954. Shirley married Charles V. "Bobby" Whittington, Jr. on June 26, 1954 and they lived and raised their family in Dunkirk, MD.

She was a devoted wife, mother and homemaker, and also worked as a substitute teacher and as a rural mail carrier in Calvert County. She was later employed as an administrator for the Washington National Historical Society, was the first female store manager for the A & P grocery store chain, was an office manager at the Stern office supply company, and concluded her working career as a human resources manager at the Regency Health Care Center in Forestville, MD.

Shirley's husband Bobby died October 6, 1980, and she later married John D. Powell on July 11, 1982. In her leisure time Shirley enjoyed painting, reading, solving puzzles, watching baseball, and raising her pet cats. She was fond of spending time with her family, especially during the Christmas holiday season.

Shirley was preceded in death by her first husband Bobby and by her parents.

She is survived by her husband of 28 years John Daniel Powell of the home, five children, Charles V. Whittington III and wife Kim of Dunkirk, Joanne L. Hancock and husband Douglas of Ayett, VA, James A. Whittington and wife Beverly of Dunkirk, Andrew M. Whittington and wife Kimberly of Owings and daughter Rosemarie L. Thomas of Chesapeake Beach and son-in-law Lloyd Thomas. Step-mother of Rita M. Meeks and husband Charles of Fredericksburg, VA, Ronald D. Powell of Staunton, VA, Kelly L. Powell of Fredericksburg, VA and Steven D. Powell of Prince Frederick, MD, Shirley is also survived by a sister Linda M. Harris and her husband Joseph of Huntingtown, a cousin Joan McLain and her husband Ray of Loris, SC, a sister-in-law Nancy Nutter of Prince Frederick, 24 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.

Arrangements provided by Rausch Funeral Home.

Visitation
July 22, 2010
2:00-4:00 & 7:00-9:00 P.M.
Location: Rausch Funeral Home - Owings, MD

Funeral Service
July 23, 2010
11:00 A.M.
Location: Rausch Funeral Home - Owings, MD