Shirley L. McCahan Wooddell

Shirley L. (McCahan) Wooddell, formerly of Sharon, PA and Brandon, FL, passed away on Sunday, July 5 in Concord, NC. She was 92. Per her wishes there will be no calling hours or services scheduled. Shirley was born in Mifflintown, PA to Nevin (Red) Aukey McCahan and Lorraine (Townsend) Downie on June 12, 1923. She was an accomplished business woman. Her success spanned from being an integral part of her husband Woody Wooddell's country music band (Woody Wooddell and His Riding Rangers), stars of radio, stage and screen, to running the business of Wooddell's Trailer Sales on Rt. 62 in Sharon, PA for many years. She will be remembered as a very kind and loving person. She had a passion for many things but most of all loved being around and involved with her family. She continued to be a devoted country music fan even after Woody retired from the road. She was a proud member of the Willie Nelson fan club. Shirley was preceded in death by her husband Woody Wooddell, sister Patricia A. Gabriele, and brothers James E. "Babe" Downie and Jack B. Downie. She leaves behind her son Gary L. Wooddell, his wife Mara and grandson Ben, Concord, NC; brother Thomas E. Downie and his wife Rosemary "Babe" Downie, North Olmstead, Ohio; and brother Bernard L. "Bernie" Downie and his wife Marlene, Bloomingdale, Fla. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. The family wishes to extend their sincere gratitude to the staff of Five Oaks Manor, Concord, NC, for the care and compassion provided to Shirley during her time there. Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home and Cremation Services is assisting the family. Friends may offer condolences to the family at www.raymerfh.com.