Shirley Rae Poff Dunford

Mrs. Shirley Rae Poff Dunford, 89, of Pfafftown, NC, passed away peacefully on November 10, 2026, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Shirley was born on April 5, 1937, in McDowell County, West Virginia to the late Herman E. Poff and Willie Childress Poff.

Shirley was a faithful member of Old Town Baptist Church, where she worshiped alongside her late husband, Julian, for many years. She and Julian shared 61 years of marriage, and together they built a loving family that meant so much to her. She was a devoted wife, a loving mother and grandmother, and a proud great-grandmother. Shirley loved her Lord and had a servant’s heart. She had many loves, among them Tina, Elvis, Hawaii, Kentucky basketball and dessert! But most of all was her love of family.

She will be remembered as the hub of the family who graciously gathered all to her house for good food and hospitality, especially at Thanksgiving. Her gentle nature and many kindnesses left loving memories that will remain for all who had the pleasure of knowing her.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in passing by her husband, Julian Dunford, and her sister, Rita Dooley. Surviving are her two sons, Greg Dunford (Patricia), Tim Dunford (Melinda); three grandsons, Grant Dunford (Christina), Tyler Dunford (Erika), Chase Dunford; two great-grandsons, Liam and Landon Dunford; one brother, Mark Poff (Helen); and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

A funeral service will be conducted at 12:00 noon on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, at Old Town Baptist Church, with Dr. Rick Speas officiating. The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. until 11:45 a.m. prior to the service at the church at noon. Entombment will follow at Forsyth Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Old Town Baptist Church, 4386 Shattalon Drive, Winston-Salem, NC 27106.

Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek Chapel is serving the family.