Shirley Ann McHale, age 58, passed away from cancer Thursday, September 18, 2014 in Lakeland. Born May 4, 1956, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Ellen Howell. Shirley was a Christian and a longtime Bartow resident. She is survived by a loving family that includes her husband Jim McHale, her four sons: Shawn Harris (Manda), Chris Harris (Jessica), Matt McHale (Sarah), Alex McHale (Ashley), her four siblings: Carl Howell, Wayne Howell, Patty Weigel and Mary Morgan, and her grandchildren: Riley, Logan, Adara, Rachael, Zachary, Anna and Ava. Funeral services will be held Monday, September 22nd at 11:00 AM at the Bartow First Assembly of God. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Good Shepherd Hospice in Shirley's honor.