Shirley James

Mrs. Shirley Ann Sloop James, 88, of Concord, passed away on Thursday, October 27, 2022 at St. Andrews Living Center.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 pm on Friday, November 4, 2022 at Oakwood Cemetery, officiated by Rev. Tom Latimer. The family will greet friends following the service.

Shirley was born on July 14, 1934 in Concord, NC to the late Willa Lee Mauldin Sloop and William Lewis Sloop. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Crawford “Frank” Franklin James, Jr.; son, Crawford Franklin James III.

Shirley was a graduate of Lees-McRae College and then went onto a successful career as a Real Estate Agent. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother and enjoyed spending time with her family, especially the grandkids. Shirley was a longtime, faithful member of Central UMC where she was a member of the Estaline Clark Circle. She was a very generous person and always thought of others before herself.

She is survived by her son, David James and wife, Kris of Concord; grandchildren, Madalyn James Hutchinson and husband, Sean of Troutman, Crawford James of Concord.

In lieu of flowers, memorial may be made to Charlotte Rescue Mission, PO Box 33000, Charlotte, NC 28233.