Shirley Elaine Toby, 79, of Travelers Rest SC, stepped into the arms of Jesus on Feb 25, 2021 while at home surrounded by family. She was born on September 4, 1941 in Witt, Illinois. She was dearly loved by her surviving sons, Donald William Hampton & wife Gail K. Hampton of Simpsonville SC, Bobby Lee Hampton of Greenville SC, Dennis Wayne Hampton of Travelers Rest SC, Jeffery Lynn Hampton of Travelers Rest SC, and Cecil Eugene Toby of Travelers Rest SC. She is also predeceased by two daughters, Cheryl Ann Hampton and Donna Jean Hampton. Shirley was loved by 12 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
Shirley is survived by sisters Ramona Jean Corbin, Beverly June Birzele, Betty Eileen Willa (husband Jim), Sylvia Ruth Rufus, Connie Lynn Crowder (husband Harry), Amber Kay Peyton (husband Dan)
Shirley was also predeceased by her parents, William Dennison Rufus and Imogene Eileen Rufus, brothers, James Paul Rufus, Billy Eugene Rufus (wife Betty), Ronald Ray Rufus (wife Maxine), Dale Phillip Rufus, and Sonny Rufus.
Shirley loved to cook big meals and never turned anyone away. She had a heart for all people, but a special love for Special Needs. She was retired from Special Needs and Disability of South Carolina. Her greatest JOY was her Family!
Family:
William Dennison Rufus – Father – Preceded in death
Imogene Eileen Rufus – Mother – Preceded in death
James Paul Rufus – Brother - Preceded in death
Billy Eugene Rufus – Brother (Wife Betty) - Preceded in death
Ronald Ray Rufus – Brother (Wife Maxine) - Preceded in death
Dale Phillip Rufus – Brother - Preceded in death
Sonny Rufus – Brother - Preceded in death
Ramona Jean Corbin – Sister
Beverly June Birzele – Sister
Betty Eileen Willa – Sister (Husband Jim)
Sylvia Ruth Rufus – Sister
Connie Lynn Crowder – Sister (Husband Harry)
Amber Kay Peyton – Sister (Husband Dan)
Preceded in Death:
Parents: William Rufus, Imogene Rufus
Brothers: James Rufus, Billy Rufus, Ronald Rufus, Dale Rufus, and Sonny Rufus
Daughters: Cheryl Hampton, Donna Hampton
Survived By:
Siblings: Ramona Corbin, Beverly Birzele, Betty Willa, Sylvia Rufus, Connie Crowder, and Amber Peyton
Children: Dennis Hampton, Donnie Hampton, Gene Toby, Jeff Hampton, and Bobby Hampton
Survived by numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.