Shirley Ann Denton, 78, of Lusby, MD passed away on September 25, 2020 at the Calvert County Nursing Center. Born June 29, 1942 in Prince Frederick, MD, she was the daughter of the late Claggett Johnson and Lillian Gentry.

Shirley graduated from Calvert High School in 1959. She was a Nurses Aide until her retirement in 2012. Shirley enjoyed playing Bingo, visiting her sister Claudia and going to the mountains.

Shirley is survived by her children, Patricia Denton of St. Mary's County, James Denton of Calvert County, Michael Denton of TN, and Gregory Denton of WV; fifteen grandchildren; twenty two great-grandchildren; and her brother, Bill Johnson of VA. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert Milling whom she married on May 25, 2008 in Lusby, MD; her son, Jeffrey Denton; and her siblings, Bobby Johnson, Harold Johnson and Claudia Gentry.

Family will receive friends on Saturday, October 3, 2020 from 10:30 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. with a Funeral Service conducted by Rev. Dave Showalter following at 12:00 p.m. at Rausch Funeral Home, 20 American Lane, Lusby, MD. Interment will follow in St. Paul United Methodist Church Cemetery, Lusby, MD.

Serving as pallbearers will be Garrett Denton, Cody Denton, J.D. Denton, Christopher Denton, Robert Denton and Dillon Denton. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Dutta, Dr. Munshi, Dr. Hakim, Dr. Patel, Dr. Clark and Dr. Thomas.