Obituary for Shirley Gray Stout
Shirley Gray Stout, age 81 of Pulaski passed away Thursday, January 6, 2022 at the Lewis-Gale Hospital-Pulaski. Born January 20, 1940 in Pulaski she was the daughter of the late Grayson Andrew Gray & Dorothy Mitchell Gray. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Harold Stout; son, Timothy “Tim” Stout and brother, Elgene Gray.
Shirley was a life-long member of the Pulaski Church of God and worked in the Pulaski County School System over 30 years.
She is survived by her
Daughter & Son-in-law – Laina (Darrell) Mitchell – Pulaski
Daughter-in-law – Charlene Stout – Mobile, AL
Grandchildren – Andrew (Randi) Stout, Anna Stout, Travis (Rena) Mitchell, Trevor (Jacey) Mitchell
Great Grandchildren – Ariana Mitchell Braelyn Mitchell, Camree Mitchell, Addy Mitchell, Garrett Kilburn, Gray Stout, Kayson Wojcik
Nephew – Jeff Stout
Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM – Thursday, January 13, 2022 at the Pulaski Church of God with Pastor Donald Jones officiating. Interment will follow at the Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery, Dublin.
The family will receive friends one hour before service time Thursday at the church.
To sign Shirley’s online guestbook, visit www.bowerfuneralhome.com
Bower Funeral Homes, Pulaski is handling the arrangements for the family.
January 8, 2022 @ 9:27 am
I worked with Shirley at both Jefferson Elementary and Critzer Elementary Schools for several years. She was a very sweet and kind person. She will be missed by many. Sending prayers for the family.
January 8, 2022 @ 9:50 am
I’m so sorry for your loss of Shirley. She was a wonderful lady. We worked together for many years at Critzer Elementary School, it was a joy and an honor to know her. ❤️
January 8, 2022 @ 7:35 pm
Rest In Peace my dear friend!
You will be missed by many on earth. What a joyful reunion you are having with your family and friends that have gone on beforehand.
Laina you have been a wonderful daughter. Praying for your family.
January 8, 2022 @ 9:51 pm
So saddened to learn of the passing of this wonderful lady. Her Christian witness and sweetness were evident to all. Enjoyed especially the years we sang in church choir together. Was Blessed to know Shirley.
Condolences and prayers for the family.
January 19, 2022 @ 5:34 pm
My sister and I grew-up living near and playing with Shirley and her brother ,Elgene. We knew her Mom and Dad. We went to school together and had many good times . Shirley was always kind and loving . I will miss her but hold all the sweet memories in my heart until we meet again. I leave all my love and wishes to Laina and rest of Family, that the Lord will ease the pain and grief from your heart, looking forward to a future of knowing your Family will meet again, never to part. What a Glorious Day that will be. Sincerely, A Sister in the Lord, Linda Acchione