Shirley Jean Ames Ewing
May 27, 1929 ~ October 29, 2014
Shirley Jean Ames Ewing, age 85, of Vienna, VA died on Wednesday, October 29, 2014 at her residence with her family by her side. Loving wife of 59 and a half years to Dell R. Ewing; beloved mother of Scott R., David D., Linda J. (Ken Baker), Laura A. (Chris Chillura); cherished grandmother of Steven H. Baker, Hollis R. Chillura, Emily I. Baker, and Eva M. Chillura; sister of Chuck (Mary) Ames, sister-in-law of Dick Morrison. She was preceded in death by her son, Steven A. Ewing, parents, Frank and Irene Ames, sisters, Beverly, Marilyn, Carol, and Connie, and brothers Robert and Walt. Shirley was an active member of Vienna Presbyterian Church since 1961. Relatives and friends are invited to Shirley's Life Celebration at Money and King Funeral Home, 171 W. Maple Ave., Vienna, VA on Friday, October 31 from 6 to 8 p.m. and from 12 p.m. until the time of service, 1 p.m. at Vienna Presbyterian Church, 124 Park Street, Vienna, VA. Inurnment will follow at Flint Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Capital Caring, 2900 Telestar Ct., Falls Church, VA 22042
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
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I will always remember the most positive thinking and fun loving person when I think of Shirley. You will be missed on earth but well received in heaven. I have very fond memories of the Crazy Eights at the CSI Conventions and the vacations that we shared together. My condolences to Dell and his family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We cherish the memories of all our times together, many of them thanks to Shirley’s management skills.
Dear Laura and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time. Sincerely, Chrissy Keene and Art Holt
peace & hugs to the Ewing family. My condolences on your loss of a fine woman, wife and mother.
Linda and the Ewing Family – So sorry to lean of Shirley’s passing. She was and will always be a bright spot from our early years. A kind and compassionate sole who gave her skills and talents willingly to enable us to succeed on our own journey through life. God Bless you Shirley, you will be forever in our memories.
Remembering ALL the Ewing family still makes me smile reflecting on those happy times we shared as kids on John Marshall Drive. You remain in my thoughts and prayers.
Awww, Ewing family. Im so sorry. Here is a memory from many years ago. I was on vacation in Virginia. Your mom was not yet working for Honeywell. But she did this odd job where she went into Washington DC and bought shoes. Then she returned them. And she filled out elaborate forms to evaluate the shoe store, the sales person, and the return experience. So, I spent a day with her, in DC, at shoe stores. I even got to have a turn picking out, begging for, letting her buy, and returning some shoes (with the claim that my dad did not approve of them). It was an awesome day. Years later, when I lived there, we would occasionally laugh about it. Our day together will always be a happy memory for me. I loved your mom. I remember many great times in Vienna. I share your loss.
Dell, our thoughts are with you and the whole family in this time of your loss. I was fortunate enough to share some time with the whole family and Shirley was undoubtedly the core. She will be sorely missed.
Sincerest sympathies to the Ewing family during this time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
We are so sorry to hear about Shirley. She was one of the best of the Ayr Hill crowd. Our kids always enjoyed her when playing at your house. Our prayers are with the Ewing family.
Our condolences, prayers for strength, and best wishes to Dell and the family. Shirley will be sorely missed by all, she was always a bright spot.
Our hearts go out to all the Ewings. You are like family. Mrs. Ewing was like a second mom we could always call and count on. I can hear her voice and laugh and “Linda Jean!” I loved hearing her sing to the radio when driving us someplace. She told hilarious stories of car trips to relatives in upstate New York. She will be dearly missed!
Laura, Mr. Ewing and family – I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Mrs. Ewing. You all were such an incredible part of my life growing up and my thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Dear Linda and family, My heartfelt sympathy to all of you. Your mom was very special. Forever smiling, quick to laugh, eager to invite you in — I always knew that I would be welcomed in your home growing up in our old neighborhood. I hope you do find comfort in knowing that she touched many lives all through her life with just her warmth and vitality. She certainly touched mine. With great empathy, Ellen Hagey
I was greatly saddened to hear about the passing of Mrs. Ewing. It was a privilege to know her during the years we grew up with her children, across John Marshall Drive. I remember that she often drove various Tschirgi kids to one destination or another. My condolences and regrets to all–Had I not been in Vancouver, I would have attended the funeral.
We’d like to send our sincere condolences to Dell and the rest of Shirley’s family. We hold fondly our memories of working with Shirley at Honeywell and the friendships we formed. We only wished we could have been there to celebrate Shirley’s life but unfortunately we moved from Vienna 3 years ago.
When I think of Shirley, I always see a smiling, laughing woman who was so good to us when we were young children from across the street and who was so welcoming every time I came back to visit my parents. She was like a second mother to us and she and Dell shared an anniversary with my parents, so they were great friends as well. It’s just like her to bring the neighborhood together again even now – it’s a joy to read posts from neighbors that I’ve been out of touch with for so long. She will be so missed by all of us and her friendly face will stay with me always. Rest in peace. My deepest condolences to her family.
Linda and Family, So sorry for your loss! You are all in our prayers. May God Bless You All! Kathy and Joe Leighty
My deepest sympathy to the family. May the God of all comfort give you peace at this difficult time. And His promise of being reunited with our loved ones on a paradise earth where “death will be no more” Rev 21:4