Shirley Marie Poore, 87, of Elkton, MD passed away at home surrounded by her family on Friday, December 29, 2023. Born in Elkton on October 21, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Elsie and Nelson Chadwick, Sr.

For 71 years, Mrs. Poore was an active member of Marantha Baptist Church, loved attending church and listening to WOEL, Maranatha Church's radio station. Her life revolved around her family, and she thoroughly enjoyed family gatherings. Mrs. Poore loved gardening, canning, and making jelly.

Survivors include her husband of 68 years, Winfield Poore; children, Diane Gray (David), Elkton, Carol Redford (Frank), Earleville, MD, Wesley Poore (Hope), Elkton; grandchildren, Jennifer, John, Karen, Phil, Eric, Jimmy, Ashlea, Chassidy, Bobby, Jake, Makayla, and Jeffrey; great grandchildren, Paige, Connor, Kelli, Ellie, Wyatt, Hope, Amelia, Tara, Tayson, Ziva and Jaxson; siblings, George and James Chadwick, both of Elkton.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her children, Dorothy Ann and Jeffrey Poore, and siblings, John, Nelson, Russell, Bertha, and Robert Chadwick.

Funeral service will begin at 2 PM, Friday, January 5, 2024 at Hicks Home for Funerals, 103 W. Stockton Street, Elkton where visitation will begin at 1 PM. Interment will be in Gilpin Manor Memorial Park, Appleton Road, Elkton.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Maranatha Baptist Church, 3141 Old Elk Neck Road, Elkton, MD 21921.