Shirley Pennington (Hampton-McMaster), age 90, of Wilmington, DE died Monday, October 6, 2025. Born in Malvern, PA she graduated from West Chester Joint High School. Shirley was the daughter of the late Ralph C. Hampton and Mildred McCardell. She was employed at the DuPont Company in the Wilmington Public Relations Department, Rollins Company in the Permits Dept., and later for Dr. Bandera, Trolley Square Office.
In addition to her late husband Edwin Pennington, she was preceded in death by her parents, sister Judith Ann, and first husband Lemuel McMaster.
She leaves to cherish her memory brother Ralph Hampton, son Lemuel McMaster (wife Darlene), daughter Judith Ann Cooke (husband Gregory), son Michael McMaster, stepson Mark Pennington, and stepson Vincent Pennington; her wonderful grandchildren Nicholas McMaster, Daniel Cooke, Jacob McMaster, Britney McCraw, and Amanda Bendler who were her life, and eight great grandchildren.
Shirley enjoyed bowling, cooking, and spending her extra time at the beach.
A viewing will be held on Thursday, October 16 at 10 am at the McCrery & Harra Funeral Home, 3924 Concord Pike, Wilmington, DE 19803 with funeral service at 11 am. Interment will follow at Chester Bethel Cemetery.
