Shirley S. Meier

Shirley Stinchcomb Meier was born to Theodore Ranier Stinchcomb and Hazel Sinsky Donaldson on September 23, 1933 in Davidsonville, MD. She graduated from Summerville, PA High School in 1951. Shirley married Barney Meier in 1955 and they lived together in Greenbelt, then Berwyn Heights, MD. They moved to Bowie, Md in 1968. Together they raised three children.

Shirley leaves as her legacy 3 children - Lyle Meier (Catherine Meier), Kelly Rhoads (Chip Rhoads), Arley Meier (Gina Meier); 6 grandchildren, David Buechner (Liora), Rebekah Hutton (Josh), Stephen Meier, Alicia Meier (David Allen), Nathaniel Meier and Ellen Meier and great grandson, Joshua Buechner.

She was one of 7 siblings. Third from the oldest and possibly the bossiest.

Shirley was preceded in death by her husband Barney and granddaughter Katie Meier. Shirley began her professional life at the University of Maryland’s Entomology Dept. It was there she met Barney. She and Barney built a plumbing and heating company which grew into home building. She was a realtor and she loved helping first time home buyers. She was a member of Soroptimist International, a volunteer mission to uplift and empower women and girls in the local community. Shirley loved being a Girl Scout leader for many years and helping girls to learn many life skills.

Shirley went home to her Lord on Friday, April 3, 2026. A Visitation is scheduled for April 17, 2026 at 11:00 am, followed by the Funeral at 12:00 pm at Beall Funeral Home, 6512 NW Crain Hwy, Bowie, MD 20715. The Committal service will directly follow the funeral at First Lutheran Church of Bowie, 12710 Duckettown Rd, Bowie, MD 20708. A reception at the church will follow the Committal service. Chip Rhoads will officiate the ceremony. The family would also like to extend our deepest thanks and appreciation to the entire staff of Bowie Assisted Living. Their love and care of Shirley is beyond any gratitude we can express.