Shirley Hastings

Shirley Mae Eck Hastings passed away of natural causes Saturday, June 05, 2021, at her home at the age of 98. Born May 26, 1923 in Henry, SD, She was the eldest daughter born to William and Ellen Springer Eck, and was married to the late Bert Davis Hastings for 63 years; this past Thursday was their 82nd anniversary.

She is survived by eight children: Carol Stephens (Ray), Michael Hastings (Beverly), Susan Smith (Wendel), Greg Hastings (Judy), Deborah Baer (Gene), Kevin Hastings (Karen), Heidi Patchen (Garth), and Brian Hastings (Pamela). She is also survived by her sister, Marcine Haugen of South Dakota, and her favorite cousin, Naomi Lawrence, also of South Dakota.

Shirley and Bert moved from South Dakota to Seattle, Washington in 1958, and then moved to Spartanburg in 1972. Shirley’s greatest loves were her family and the Lord. She was known for her beautiful flower gardens, and if you were with her for more than five minutes, she would say “Come visit and see my gardens.” Her favorite past time was playing dominoes by her rules which sometimes varied.

A private service will be held, a public memorial service will be announced at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Spartanburg Seventh Day Adventist Church, 1217 John B. White Sr. Blvd, Spartanburg, SC 29306.

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