Shirley Jean Jackson
October 20, 1930 ~ February 16, 2026
Born in:
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Resided in:
Vienna, Virginia
Shirley Jean (Hunt) Jackson, 95, a resident of Town of Vienna, since 1946 passed away peacefully on February 16, 2026, leaving the world a better place. Her life was filled with love and kindness, earning her the names of Mom, Gram, Mamgu, Mimi, Aunt Shirley, dear friend.
She is preceded in death by her parents-Harold and Margaret Hunt, her sister LaVerne Dunahoo, her beloved son Duane, and sweet friend Luke McGuire. She is survived by her daughter Pam Bailey and son-in-love, Craig. Two grandsons Bradley Bailey and wife Ann-Dee, Bryan Bailey and wife Schyler and five great grandchildren, Porter, Ava, Grace, Finn and Piper.
Born in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania in 1930, she came to Vienna in 1946, graduating from Fairfax High School in 1948. She worked until her first retirement for the C&P Telephone Company. Shirley lived independently in her beloved Town of Vienna until August 2025, surrounded by many friends of all ages, shapes and sizes. She never met a stranger and gave her love to everyone, adored her sweet mailman, the squirrel that lived in her dogwood tree planted by her son Duane, and the deer that came for treats. If you saw Shirley, you were always guaranteed a smile.
A Celebration of Shirleys Life will be held June 6, 2026 at 9:00 am at the Town of Vienna Community Center, 120 Cherry Street SE, Vienna where she will be remembered with stories of love and laughter.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in the name of her sweet friend, Luke McGuire, CureSearch for Childrens Cancer, PO Box 45781, Baltimore Md.21297-5781 honoring her lifetime of caring.
Services
Memorial Service: June 6, 2026 9:00 am
Town of Vienna Community Center
120 Cherry St., SE
Vienna, VA 22180
703-255-6360
View current weather.
Memories Timeline
Guestbook
Sign the Guestbook, Light a Candle
Bob Gallagher
Funeral Director
Shirley was an absolute gem, everywhere she went she touched peoples hearts 💕 I met Shirley at Culinaria cooking school with a group of ladies with Red Hat and we were instantly friends. I always enjoyed the times we spent together. She would stop by to say hello, and always gave me a shiny penny for good luck. We talked about every thing! Whenever she came to a class, she would be the light of the class and everyone fell in love with her, she made some good friends. The month of October was her birthday and Halloween month. Shirley shared the same name as my mother. I will always treasure the time I got to spend with her. She honestly was like me mum! I will always love Shirley and I will miss her dearly! Shirley was an inspiration to everyone that knew her. I could write so much about her!
Shirley, I love you and always miss her texts! Thank you for being a part of my life!
Chef Pete
Gram you will always be in my heart. Our family was blessed to have you come into our lives and we thank Pam for sharing you with us. Every time I make hamburger soup you will be in my thoughts. We will miss you. Judy ❤️