Shirley A. (Jones) Coale

MILTON – Shirley A. (Jones) Coale, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 27, 2024.

Shirley was born in Marion, NC, daughter of the late Robert and Marie (Owens) Jones. Shirley worked for many years with Giant Foods as an accounting associate.

Shirley was a member of the Ellendale VFW Ladies Auxiliary.

In addition to her parents, Shirley is preceded in death by her husband, James Coale; a son, Mark Coale; and an infant great granddaughter, Kylie Marie Duggan.

She is survived by five children, William Heller, Robert Heller, David Coale, Vincent Coale, and Lauren Watson; 13 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; as well as two siblings, Kathy Gardin and Johnny Jones.

Per Shirley’s request, there are no formal services scheduled at this time.

Arrangements in the care of Short Funeral Services, Milton, Delaware where online condolences can be shared to the family at www.shortfuneralservicesandcremation.com