Shirley Dalton Canody Carter, 79, of Danville, VA., passed from this life into the arms of her Heavenly Father on Monday, May 20, 2019, at her residence after a decline in health for the past ¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬few years.

Mrs. Carter lived all of her life in Danville and Pittsylvania County, the daughter of the late Ruben Levi and Betty Neal Dalton. She is predeceased by brothers, Blair Dalton and Ed Dalton; and sisters Gladys Pugh, Marie Carter, Barbara Shelton, Dorothy Newman and Rachael Dowdy.

Mrs. Carter was retired from Dan River Mills, Inc. where she worked in 4-B Weave her entire career. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and playing with her great grandchildren. She enjoyed collecting antiques, flea marketing and working in her yard.

She was married to the late Ernest Lee Carter, who we are sure met her at the Pearly Gates. Survivors include two sons - Jim Canody and Sherry of Moneta, VA; and Tony Canody and wife Karen, of Danville, VA.; one sister, Anna Cook of Danville; two grandchildren - Christina Blair of Savannah, GA, and Candice Speagle of Danville. She dearly loved her great grandchildren Carter, Oliver, Anika and Athena.

Graveside services will be held on Thursday, May 23, 2019, at 2:00 p.m. at Highland Burial Park with the Reverend Ryan Riley officiating. The family will visit with friends on Wednesday, May 22 from 6:00–7:30 PM at her home located at 2724 Golf Club Road, Danville, VA.

The family would like to thank SOVA Hospice for their caring and professional care, particularly Renee Martin and Jessica Williams.

Please don’t send flowers. If you wish to honor the Carter family, you can send a donation to the Shermont Baptist Church Building Fund - 781 Mount Cross Road, Danville, VA24541. Norris Funeral Home, Franklin Turnpike / Rt. 41 Chapel is serving the family. Online condolences may be made at www.norrisfuneral.com.

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