Shirley Dry Obituary

Shirley Dry (Kannapolis, North Carolina) passed away on July 9, 2026. Shirley, born on June 4, 1939, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Shirley Dry or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

Shirley will be remembered for the impact she had on the lives of those around her. Friends, family, and colleagues will cherish their memories and the time shared. Those who knew Shirley will remember moments of kindness, warmth, and presence. Though words cannot fully capture her life, the legacy of connections and experiences remains. Shirley’s absence will be deeply felt by those who valued her companionship.

She was predeceased by: her parents, David Hall Brooks and Beulah Goldie Bost Jacobs. She is survived by: her daughter Phyllis B. Brown of Kannapolis, NC; her nieces, Karen Brooks of Hartford, CT and Dr. Lori Brooks of New York; her sister-in-law Marilyn Brooks of Kannapolis, NC; and her close friend Gregory Watkins of Salisbury, NC. She is also survived by cousins, other relatives and friends.