Shirley Gordon: Grayson Co. VA Inspiration
Several organizations in Grayson, Co., VA are nominating Shirley Cox Gordon for the COA Challenge. She has served her country, and her community through participation in local government, securing grants to improve the quality of life in her community, and through just plain hard work! An avid gardener, she is literally not afraid to get her hands dirty. We love you, Shirley!
For Shirley, service in her community is not something one does to fill one’s time, but rather it is a way of life. The impact of her life’s service is immeasurable! Though her husband passed over 12 years ago, she still perseveres in service to her community. Here is an example of her dedication: Following back surgery last year at age 82, Shirley was seen 6 weeks post-op out working in her beloved herb and flower garden at the Matthews Living History Farm Museum!
Shirley is responsible for several million dollars awarded to Grayson County for at least 3 separate grants she has written. We are certain to have missed much, for Shirley is quite humble and doesn’t speak much of her accomplishments!
6 comments
Sandra J. Troth • about 13 years ago
Shirley is an inspiration to all of us - young and old. In her early 80's she works circles around most of us. Her knowledge, wit, patience, and many years of experience are put to work for everyone in her community. Wish we could clone her!
Victoria Mackey • about 13 years ago
There are few people who amaze me the way Shirley Gordon does. In the face of health hardships she carries on without complaint. She is the first in line when there is work to be done and is always there before the appointed time! She truly prepares the way by having things ready for us to work with. She goes about her life and work in a quiet way and sets a wonderful example for us.
Scott Jackson-Ricketts • about 13 years ago
I have known Shirley for nearly 30 years. What she has accomplished for our community transcends the human scale. Her innovative, energetic, compassionate and comprehensive approach to targeting and addressing pressing needs within our rural county is legendary. We are all in debt to Shirley Gordon.
Edwina Driggers • about 13 years ago
I am blessed to know and to work with Shirley Gordon.
Edwina Driggers
Joyce Rouse • almost 13 years ago
Shirley has dedicated all of her retirement year, and many before that, to making her community better for everyone. If there is a worthy project for any good cause-children, health, housing, veterans, schools, recycling, hunger- you can bet she is helping in some manner to make it happen. She is a model of community service.
Carole Waters • almost 13 years ago
Happy to vote for such a generous, inspirational woman as Shirley Gordon. She has done much to aid the people of Grayson County as well as preserve the Heritage.