Shirley Wall Layne Obituary
We bid farewell to Shirley Wall Layne of Ruffin, North Carolina, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on January 17, 2026 at the age of 87. Shirley touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her pet Benji. She is survived by: her siblings, Emma Wall Ferrell (Walter), Frances Wall Mays (Jake), Ollie Wall French (Jerry), Mary Wall Hylton (Bill), Norma Wall Baise (Martin) and Clarence; her husband Thomas E Layne; her daughter Shirley Jean Law (Tommy); her grandchildren, Melissa Owens, Daniel Law (Amanda) and Megan Benfield (Matt); and her great grandchildren, Ciera Owens, Melia Owens, Brock Owens and Colton Benfield. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and a large group of extended family.
Memorial contributions may be made in her honor to Ancora Compassionate Care at PO Box 281 Wentworth, NC 27375 who took amazing care of her in her final weeks.
