Shirley Whiting

Gaffney, SC - - Shirley Upton Whiting, 83, formerly of 1213 Goucher Green Bethel Road, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2026 at Blue Ridge in Brookview House.

Born in Gaffney, she was the widow of the late Dennis Whiting and daughter of the late Clint Upton and Beulah Burrell Upton.  She retired from Gaffney Manufacturing and was of the Baptist faith.

Surviving are two sons, Allen Whiting and Jeff Whiting (Donna), both of Gaffney; two daughters, Lori Sprouse (Calvin) and Angie Wilborn (Steve), both of Gaffney; a brother, Marshall Upton (Tess) of Union; twelve grandchildren and eighteen great-grandchildren.  In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Ed Upton and two sisters, Helen Blanton and Elsie Ezell.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00AM on Thursday, April 16, 2026 in the White Plains Baptist Church Cemetery with Reverend Rick Robison officiating.  The family will receive friends following the service at the graveside.

The family will be at the home of Calvin & Lori Sprouse, 1186 Goucher Green Bethel Road, Gaffney, SC 29340.

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

Blakely Funeral Home & Crematory, Gaffney, SC