Daughter of Hazel Cook Bragg and Merritt Bragg of Waitsfield.
She grew up in Waitsfield and later studied at the University of Vermont, Montpelier, for a year and thereafter on to the New England School of Theology in Brookline, Massachusetts, 1948 with an A. B. in Theology. After her graduation, 1948, she went to China as a missionary, but had to be evacuated back to Vermont because of political unrest.
After enrolling in the nursing program at Mary Fletcher Hospital, she became a registered nurse for three years. She then traveled to Japan where she was a missionary for several years [1956-1961]. She returned to America where she served as a registered nurse in Live Oak Florida for seven years. After two decades of nursing at Mary Fletcher Hospital, she retired at 61.
In addition to her parents, Shirley was predeceased by her sisters and brothers, Katherine Johnson of Waitsfield, Ruth Janes of Georgia and Robert (Bob) Bragg of East Montpelier. She is survived by her Sister in law Virginia (Jinny) Bragg of East Montpelier and many nieces, nephews and cousins who will greatly miss her.
She will be remembered for her deep faith in her Lord and Savior and for her sweet, loving spirit. Shirley loved to play the piano and often played at events at Cathedral Square. She also enjoyed jigsaw puzzles, playing games and was an avid reader.
Celebration of Life – August 14, 2023 at 1pm in The Warren Cemetery, Warren, VT.
