Betty Bailey Shirley, 1927-2023

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Title

Betty Bailey Shirley, 1927-2023

Subject

Volunteers
Shirley, Betty Bailey, 1927-2023

Description

Betty Bailey Shirley avidly volunteered her service to the Tuscaloosa (AL) community. She was an out-spoken advocate for mental health in a time when mental health was greatly misunderstood. She championed support for children with disabilities through the RISE and Crossing Points programs and was a strong supporter of the University of Alabama.

President George H.W. Bush appointed Shirley as one of his One-thousand Points of Light awarded to citizens working to aid their communities through volunteer work.

Shirley was born on Nov. 7, 1927, and died April 6, 2023.

Source

Tuscaloosa News

Publisher

Tuscaloosa News

Date

April 6, 2023

Contributor

Betty Slowe (Description)

Type

Photograph

Identifier

2637

Coverage

Tuscaloosa (AL)

Original Format

Photograph