Shirley F. Chatham

Shirley Francis Chatham, age 86, passed away on Thursday, June 2, 2022, in Ocala, FL. Shirley was born and raised in Smyth County, VA. She married her late husband, Robert Chatham, on July 31, 1956. From there, they relocated to Harford County, MD, where they started their family and lived many happy years together. Shirley was a loyal wife and mother who selflessly devoted much of her life to nurturing and serving her children and grandchildren. Not only will she be remembered for her great dedication and love for her family, but also for her light-hearted and jovial sense of humor, as well as an attitude of endless optimism and gratitude for each day. Shirley is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Chatham, and two sons, Mark Steven Chatham and Hayes Robert Chatham. Granddaughter, Alexis Markelle Teel and great-grandson, Colsen Chatham Teel. Also, by her parents, Virgil Madison Hart and Nellie Gray Copenhaver and siblings, Harold, Franklin, Charles, Agnes, Wesley, Everett, Edmund, Eva and Juanita. Shirley is survived by her son, Jerry Scott Chatham (daughter-in-law, Karen Chatham) of Ocala, FL and her daughter, Penny Stanford (son-in-law, Ernest Stanford) of St. Augustine, FL, as well as one brother, Roger Hart of Missouri. Also, by seven grandchildren, Jackie Chatham Halcomb, Kristy Chatham Bonomo, Mark Chatham Junior, Jennifer Allen, Amanda Horn, Ciara Odom, Wyatt Chatham, as well as eleven great-grandchildren. A graveside service will be held at Hillcrest Memorial Cemetery on Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. located at 1911 Forest Drive, Annapolis, MD 21401.