Three years later after the loss of our father, we find ourselves once again grieving. With a saddened heart, we mourn the loss of our beloved mother.
Shirley Ann Corbin was born on December 11, 1946, in Pocomoke Maryland. She departed this life after battling an illness for the last five years on February 17, 2025.
She graduated from Worchester High School in Snow Hill, Maryland, and continued her education at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) where she received her bachelor’s degree in business and her master’s in computer science. Prior to her departure from JP Morgan, she worked as an educator for many years in the Christina School District and was retired after holding various positions in administration and information systems at UMES.
Shirley loved people, at the time of her passing she was enjoying life and a lady of leisure at a Senior Community in Baltimore, Maryland where she was involved in the choir and residents board.
Shirley accepted Jesus Christ as her Savior many years ago. She grew up in Macedonia Baptist Church and later joined Metropolitan United Methodist Church in Maryland and Bethel AME in Delaware. She was a lover of music and had a voice. So good, that THEE Pattie Labelle, once asked her to join her on the road at a concert at Carl’s Beach. She loved the performing arts and making others smile. Her personality was BIG, she was outgoing and loved to have fun. Shirley was feisty, outspoken, and very vocal about what she believed in. She loved her community and performed countless hours of public service work along-side her Sorors of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. to make a difference.
Shirley was loving, caring, charming, funny, and could always make you laugh. She was always willing to help somebody and was very resourceful and used her many connections to advocate for anyone. Shirley loved, loved lipstick, retail therapy, traveling and exploring new places and things. Dad would always say, “girl what are you doing, now”. She was always full life and enjoyed spending time with family and friends and reading. She loved entertaining and gatherings, where she could connect with those, she held dear. Her laugh was infectious, and she always left an impression.
Shirley was preceded in death by her husband of over 50 years, O. Floyd Corbin; her grandparents, William Schoolfield and Etta Schoolfield; her uncles Ralph and Earnest Schoolfield; aunts Marie Sturgis and Geneva Care; parents, William Reed and Monture Green; and sister Gloria Walker.
She leaves behind to cherish fond and loving memories: her children, Paul (Trinette) and Corey (Yolanda) Corbin, and Angela Corbin; her grandchildren and great grandchildren; brother; William Reed; sister; Michelle Green; nephew, David McKinney; uncles, Herbert (Hattie) and William Schoolfield (Barbara), Jr.; first cousin grew up like a sister, (Annette Schoolfield); and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, extended family, many friends, and Sorors.
A funeral service will be held 10:00 AM Saturday, March 8, 2025, at Metropolitan United Methodist Church, 30522 Dr. Wm. P. Hytche Blvd, Princess Anne, MD with a visitation from 9:30 AM until 10:00 AM. Ceremonial rites will be performed at 9:00 AM by Omega Omega by PA Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Interment will follow at Oaksville Community Cemetery near Princess Anne.
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You will be missed beautiful mother-in-love! Heaven has gained a beautiful soul! Love always, Yolanda
Mom, my heart aches as I try to find the words to say goodbye. You’ve been my rock, my guide, and the greatest source of love. Every memory we shared, every lesson you taught me, will live on in my soul. Though you are no longer with us physically, I know you are still here with me, in the quiet moments, in my thoughts? and in the love you left behind. You gave me everything mom and I will carry that gift with me forever. I love you to infinity and I promise to honor your memory everyday. Rest in peace Queen Elizabeth💕
Mrs. Corbin was a beautiful person. I worked with at UMES. My deepest sympathy for your loss.
Mrs. Shirley will be sadly missed and to the entire Corbin family, I’m sending my prayers and condolences to the entire family. May God continue to give you strength and healing during this entire tragic and difficult time. R.i.p Mrs Shirley
Prayers and sympathy go out to the Corbin family R I P Mrs Shirley
May God bless and keep you family throughout this difficult time.
Cousin Shirley.. a beautiful soul! Now Angel
My heart, thoughts and prayers for my Family!
Paul, Corey and Angela I pray that GOD gives each of you strength and comfort during this difficult time!
I’m so sorry to hear about the loss of Ms. Shirley. My condolences to the Corbin during this difficult time.
Very sorry to hear about Shirley’s passing. I will treasure the many fond memories shared and the very positive outlook on life that she willingly displayed.
My sincere prayers to the family 🙏🏽💕
Sis. Shirley was my Sorority Sister and my friend. I enjoyed being around her as she exuded kindness and love wherever she went.
Prayers and comfort to the family as you move through this difficult season. Thank you for sharing her with me and the world.
I am sadden to hear about the passing of my beloved Soror Shirley Corbin. Soror Corbin was a wonderful role model for what represents a great Soror, friend, wife, mother, professional and woman of God. Thank you for the blessings of your love. My prayers and love are with my Soror Angela and the beautiful Corbin family.♥️
I am most certainly saddened to learn about Shirley‘s passing. Shirley carried an internal light that she bought with her whenever she entered the room. She had an infectious smile and Internal joy. She was always positive. She can bring sunshine on a rainy day. I am sending my condolences all who are part of her life she will most certainly be missed.
Aunt Shirley was one of the coolest aunties. The BBQs down Princess Anne and in DE will never be forgotten! Her laugh, smile, just overall personality was the absolute best. Children and grandchildren and family hold tight to those memories. God Bless
Family, you have my deepest sympathy. So, so sorry to hear of Soror Mrs. Corbin’s passing. Every time I saw her, she always had a smile and her happiness would spill over. We lost a great one! You have my sincere condolences and prayers.
~Katrina Anderson
Your mom will be forever remembered and forever missed.
Sending condolences too your Family.
My sincere thoughts and prayers to the family . Mrs. Shirley was a beautiful lady inside and out. I will always remember her infectious smile that made others smile. 🙏🏽🕊️
So sorry for your loss My Prayers and Condolences to the family.
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO THE SCHOOLFIELD AND CORBIN FAMILY AND ASSOCIATES.JESUS STRENGTH IS UPON U HE KNOWS ALL THINGS
LOVE
BETTY S
Cousin Shirley had a beautiful soul which will be remembered forever. She was loved by all and her smile was infectious. It’s nothing like a mother’s love and I know my cousin’s will miss her physical being, but they will have memories to cherish forever. My heartfelt prayers go out to all of the family. She has gained her wings and God has gained an angel. My ❤️ to all of you.
Mother in law, you will be greatly missed. I will treasure the many fond memories we shared with you and the positive outlook on life that you willingly displayed. You will be missed. Love always, Trinette
I loved myself some Ms. Shirley. She was one of the most loving, kind, and supportive people I’ve ever had the pleasure of meeting. Ms. Shirley will surely be missed, as my family and I send our most heartfelt condolences and prayers for God to provide strength to her loving children and family. May God bless you all. With Love, Erika Gregg and family. 🙏🏾🕊♥️
My home girl , My Beloved Soror. I will truly miss your smile and friendship. I can you saying” Girl whatcha doing now?”.. Thank you for so many beautiful memories. God has good Angel. My condolences to the family 💔
Aunt Shirley thanks for sharing that beautiful smile every time I saw you. You will be missed. Hopefully Uncle Floyd is meeting you showing you the way. I feel so grateful to have had such wonderful spirits leading me.
My prayers are going for the Corbin family as you journey through the transition of you mother. I pray God comforts you all and blankets you with His love ❤️
There’s No Sorrow that Heaven CanNot Feel and No Heartache He Cannot Heal All Things Work for The Lord and His Holy Will. This Battle was Given to The Lord Years Ago. Praying for You and Your Family as You Lay to Rest Your Mommie. God Bless You and I am Praying. Love You Family
Corey [Yolanda], my deepest condolences on the loss of your mother. Psalms 30:5 let’s us know that sorrow is temporary, but JOY comes in the morning. Much love, Martha
I will miss her amazing smile most of all! A favorite Soror of mine during her time in Omaha, she smiled at me throughout my Delta interview! May God bless and keep the family at this difficult time. My love and prayer especially go out to my Soror, Angel!
“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, and I have remained faithful.” 2 Timothy 4:7 NLT To our dear Corbin family, although we are not physically present with you for the Celebration of Life for our beloved Shirley, we send our sincere love, prayers and condolences. We here in Hastings FL constantly remind ourselves of the broad smile with the personality to match. Shirley was humble, generous, and her caring ways will continue to guide our steps and remain etched in our hearts forever. Your Hastings family, Rosetta, Phyllis, Allen, Fred Jr., and Thomas
Your mom was one of a kind. I was honored know and love her. My prayers and condolences to all of you.
Though she’s no longer with us, her presence remains so deeply ingrained in our hearts and in the lives of everyone she touched. We’ll miss her dearly—her unwavering love for family and friends, her incredible strength, and that special spiciness that made her one of a kind.
Even with a broken heart, we had to lean on God’s will for her life and not be selfish, we know you were tired and now you’re free. Rest in Heavenly Peace Shirley
Praying and believing for Gods divine strength, grace, comfort and peace over our family. 💞The Schoolfield’s
Keeping the Corbin family in prayer and may cousin Shirley rest in peace. And in God’s loving arms
To the Family of Mrs. Shirley Corbin. And to my Classmate Antoinette Schoolfield.
You have my deepest sympathy in the passing of a very lovely lady. May you cherish your fond memories of Shirley.
It is well, it is well, with her soul.
Lovingly,
Ms. Sheila Palmer
Pocomoke City Maryland
My most sincere condolences to the Shirley Ann Corbin Family.
Shirley was the first person I met in Delaware after our realtor! We met at the post office! She was so full of joy, exuberance and so incredibly inviting that I was sure I’d met a dear friend! It was a bonus to learn that she was a Soror as well! This was the beginning of many full belly laughs that we exchanged while riding to chapter meeting, visiting our homes, lunch dates and birthday celebrations! We miss her dearly! May the lord keep the family wrapped in his arms as we celebrate Shirley’s homegoing!