Shirley Sowder Obituary
The family of Shirley Sowder of Greenville, South Carolina announces her passing on August 29, 2026. Shirley, born on December 11, 1938, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
Family, friends, and acquaintances remember Shirley for her warmth, thoughtfulness, and the moments shared together. While she will be deeply missed, the influence she had on the lives around her remains. Loved ones will reflect on the time spent together. Shirley’s memory will live on in the hearts of friends and family, a lasting reminder of the connections and experiences she brought to the world.
She was predeceased by: her husband Buddy Sowder; and her parents, Horace Leach and Geneva Carroll. She is survived by: her children, Brian Sowder (Liliana), Jana Cole, Susan DeYoung and Lisa Bailey-Bragg (Ted); her sisters, Linda Whitt and Mary Compton; and her grandchildren, Kayla Herin, Kelsey Bailey, Cayden Sowder and Nicholas Sowder.
