Shirley Lynn

Gaffney, SC - - Shirley Dell Sproles Lynn, 90, of 104 Worthmore Drive, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 26, 2026 at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home.

Born in Spartanburg, she was the widow of the late James "Jim" Leon Lynn and daughter of the late Cameron Sproles and Flossy Vassey Sproles.  She formerly worked at Gaffney Manufacturing where she met her husband, Jim, was the former retired owner/operator of Lynn's Drive In, a former meter maid for the City of Gaffney, and formerly operated Sunshine Laundromat. Shirley was a member of Mountain View Baptist Church in Cowpens.  She loved her family, traveling and was an avid shopper.

Surviving is a son, Randy Phillips (Gayle) of Cowpens; a sister, Maudie Phillips of Boiling Springs, SC; two grandchildren, Brian Phillips and Stephanie Phillips; two great-grandchildren, Chloe & Zachery; two great-great grandchildren; a step-grandson, Conrad Walker; nieces, Cathy Smith, Stacy Wells (Robbie), Vicki Lynn, Becky Keener (Steve), and Leisa Bright (Greg); a nephew Chuckie Lynn (Christina); three great-nephews, Cam Smith (Lisa), Cody Dixon and Matthew Keener. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a step-son, Andy Walker.

Cryptside services will be held at 3:30PM on Saturday, February 28, 2026 in Frederick Memorial Gardens Mausoleum with Dr. Steven Griffith officiating.  The family will receive friends following the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home, 686 Jeff Davis Drive, Spartanburg, SC 29303.

The family will be at their respective homes.

An online guest register is available at www.blakelyfuneralhome.com

Blakely Funeral Home & Crematory, Gaffney, SC