Celebrating the life of
Shirley C. Malone
October 19, 1941 - May 14, 2016
Shirley (Conover) Malone, age 74 of Skidaway Island, Savannah, Georgia died on May 8, 2016 at St. Joseph’s Hospital after a long illness. Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, Frances Alberta (Zeiner ) Conover and John Conover of Cincinnati, OH.
Shirley graduated from Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois in 1963 with a degree in Political Science. She completed her MBA from the prestigious Executive Program at University of Chicago. Upon graduation from Northwestern University, Shirley was employed at Time Incorporated in Chicago. During her 18 years at Time, Inc., she was a Business Manager in the Telecommunications and Customer Service Division. She helped to grow and develop their telephone sales and customer service operations.
In 1983 she was elected the first female Vice President at the Chicago Tribune in Chicago. She was accountable for the systems development, installation and implementation of their telephone sales and customer service operations. Shirley continued her career with Newsweek in New York City, NY.
In 1984 she married Joseph L. Malone, Jr. Shirley and Joe joined professional and personal strengths to form a powerful and successful consulting partnership that continued until the mid 1990’s.
Shirley was a brilliant business and operations expert who brought her intelligence, strong work ethic, humor and warmth to each exchange.
Shirley and Joe moved to Skidaway Island, Georgia in 1989 and built a beautiful and full life in this community. Shirley was an avid golfer, tennis player and reader. She was a devoted wife to her husband, Joseph. Together they welcomed his 8 children and 16 grandchildren into their lives and home. Shirley was especially close with Joe’s daughter, Peggy who visited every summer.
Shirley was a beloved member of the Landings golf community, participating in a gold group, the “PAR-TEE’s”. In addition to her husband and step children and grandchildren, Shirley is survived by many former colleagues, friends and neighbors.
Services, including a Catholic Funeral Mass, will be celebrated on May 14, 2016 at St. James Catholic Church in Savannah at 10am. Burial to be on Monday, May 16 at 10am at Catholic Cemetery. Family suggests any remembrances be made in her memory to Misericordia Home Heart of Mercy MFA# 3480C 6300 N. Ridge Avenue Chicago, Illinois 60660
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
May Jehovah give your family the needed strength to cope with the loss of your loved one. Isaiah 65:17
- Kelly, Pooler, Ga
My sincere condolences to the whole family. Joe, you will be in my thoughts and prayers. May you find comfort in the good memories.
- Anna Canady, Savannah, Georgia
Our sincere sympathies and special prayers for Shirley and all the Malone's.
- The Sisters and Residents of Misericordia, Chicago, Il
Dear Joe and Family, Please accept our deepest sympathy, Shirley was always so warm and always had a sweet smile.... I loved teasing her every time she bought a sleeve of golf balls....we will miss her exuberance and sheer joy for life. We will keep you all in our prayers. Sincerely, Lou and Gerry
- Lou and Gerry Molella, Savannah, Ga
So sorry to hear of the passing of my cousin Shirley. I have many fond memories of she and I growing up in Cincinnati. My condolences to the family.
- Gail Schrage Sutter, Los Angeles, CA
MaycGod bless you, Joe, your family, and all Shirley's golf friends who will never forget her love for you and our times together on the golf course. Carol McClelland
- Carol McClelland, Chevy Chase, MD
May Jehovah give your family the needed strength to cope with the loss of your loved one. Isaiah 65:17
- Kelly, Pooler, Ga
My sincere condolences to the whole family. Joe, you will be in my thoughts and prayers. May you find comfort in the good memories.
- Anna Canady, Savannah, Georgia
Our sincere sympathies and special prayers for Shirley and all the Malone's.
- The Sisters and Residents of Misericordia, Chicago, Il
Dear Joe and Family, Please accept our deepest sympathy, Shirley was always so warm and always had a sweet smile.... I loved teasing her every time she bought a sleeve of golf balls....we will miss her exuberance and sheer joy for life. We will keep you all in our prayers. Sincerely, Lou and Gerry
- Lou and Gerry Molella, Savannah, Ga
So sorry to hear of the passing of my cousin Shirley. I have many fond memories of she and I growing up in Cincinnati. My condolences to the family.
- Gail Schrage Sutter, Los Angeles, CA
MaycGod bless you, Joe, your family, and all Shirley's golf friends who will never forget her love for you and our times together on the golf course. Carol McClelland
- Carol McClelland, Chevy Chase, MD
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
