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.
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