Shelby Ruth Kirk Gorbey, 80 of Mount Airy, Md. passed away Friday, Dec. 31, 2021 in Westminster, Md. Shelby was born on Dec. 7, 1941, in Rivervale, Ark., a daughter of the late Woodrow and Mildred Kirk. Shelby was preceded in death by her husband, Charles “Chuck” Gorbey in 2019.
Shelby is survived by one daughter, Denie Gorbey-Creese and husband Robert, of Mount Airy, Md.; one son, Donald Gorbey and wife Peggy, of Frederick, Md.; one sister, Linda Knapp, of Flippin, Ark.; two brothers, Harold Kirk, of Tyronza, Ark., and Jesse Kirk, of Little Rock, Ark.; grandchildren, Robby Creese and Samantha Creese, of Mount Airy, Md., Donald “Buddy” Gorbey, of Morgantown, and Joshua Gorbey, of San Diego, Texas; step-grandchildren, Keisha, Alijah, Haven and Trenton Walker, and many nieces, nephews and extended family.
Prior to her retirement, Shelby had been employed as a bookkeeper for WVU Hospitals. She enjoyed reading, traveling, her beloved Corgi, Rusty and spending time with her family.
Friends may call at the McCulla Funeral Home, 770 Fairmont Road, Morgantown from 4-7 p.m. on Tuesday and from 10 a.m. until the 11 a.m. funeral service on Wednesday. Burial will follow at IOOF Cemetery in Enterprise.
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