Ruth “Shirley” (McQuatters) Drury was one of the people who inspired Angela to launch My Castle Heart Publications. When Shirley died shortly after Angela’s first child was born, Angela was inspired to honor Shirley’s legacy (and Shirley’s daughter’s) by creating The Denim Jungle, where Angela’s author journey began.
All who knew Shirley remember her as a woman of style and substance.
Professionally, she was a hard worker with a brilliant array of careers, including U.S. Army secretary, bookbinder, movie theater owner, bowling alley and restaurant owner, cook, and bowling instructor. Personally, she was an adored wife, a devoted mother, a beloved grandmother, a cherished mother-in-law, a proud great grandma, an influential youth mentor, a dynamic friend, and a vibrant community member.
Some of Shirley’s greatest joys in life were music, reading, travel, sunshine, theater, golfing, baking, and most of all, spending time with her family.
Shirley died at age 91, though she never looked (or acted) a day older than 70. She was a rare diamond in her grace and her tenacity, both of which infuse and inspire the projects of My Castle Heart Publications.
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