February 2, 1932 - May 22, 2025
Statesboro
Shirley Roth Connell, age 93, passed away Thursday, May 22, 2025, at Ogeechee Area Hospice. Shirley was born to the late Paul Arthur Roth and Olive Stryker Roth in Short Hills, New Jersey. In 1955, she married the love of her life, Amos Martin Connell. They spent many years moving around the country but made Statesboro home in 1978 after Amos accepted a position working for John Hancock as a Timber specialist.
Shirley enjoyed all things beauty and found joy in shopping. She was a lover of all animals, but especially her black lab, Maggie, who passed away in 2024. Shirley was a long-time member of the Statesboro First United Methodist Church, Lydia’s 8, and Helping Hands. She will be greatly missed by her loving family.
Shirley is preceded in death by her parents, Paul Arthur Roth and Olive Stryker Roth and her husband, Amos Martin Connell.
She is survived by her son, Wayne C. Connell (Sherry); two grandchildren, Amy Connell and Matt Connell all of Statesboro; brother, Gordon R. Roth of New Jersey; niece, Gretchen Roth; and nephew, Karl Roth.
A graveside service will be held at 3:00PM on Sunday, May 25, 2025, at Bulloch Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of customary remembrances, memorial contributions may be directed to Ogeechee Area Hospice, P.O. Box 531, Statesboro, Georgia 30459.
Deal Funeral Directors is in charge of arrangements.