Shirley Ann Whitmore Vance

Mrs. Shirley Ann Whitmore Vance, 86, of Hagerstown, died early Friday morning, January 12, 2024, at Sterling Care – South Mountain, Boonsboro.  She was the wife Joseph Phillip Vance, Sr., who preceded her in death in 1990.

Born on May 15, 1936, in Washington County, she was a daughter of the late Cyrus Andrew and Margaret Catherine Shank Whitmore.

Mrs. Vance worked with Hagerstown Kitchens for many years.  She had also worked cleaning a local motel.

She was a member of West End Baptist Church, Hagerstown.

Surviving are her children Joseph Vance, Jr., of Hagerstown, Allen Vance of Falling Waters, and Brenda Rowe, also of Hagerstown; by three grandchildren Joseph, and Brittany and Dennis Rowe; six great grandchildren; as well as her sister Gloria Teach of Hagerstown; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Besides her husband and parents, Mrs. Vance was preceded in death by her son Jeffrey Vance; and several brothers and sisters.

The Andrew K. Coffman Funeral Home, Hagerstown, is assisting the family with arrangements.  Inurnment will be at the convenience of the family.

Those wishing may offer condolences to the family at www.akcoffmanfh.com