Willie Mae (Reed) Shirley

Willie Mae Reed Shirley of Woodbury passed away Friday, June 11, 2021 at St. Thomas West.  She was 85 and a native of Cannon Co.

She was married for almost 60 years to Lloyd Carlton Shirley who preceded her death on April 28, 2016.  Together they shared a wonderful life which includes 2 children who is surviving, Danny (Sharon) Shirley and Kathy (Charles) Preston all of Woodbury; 4 granddaughters, Angela (John) Tinnon of Flat Creek, Beth Roberts, Stephanie (Eli) Hamby, Alison (Jason) Roberts all of Woodbury; 10 great grandchildren, Macey, Austin, Colton, Addison, Lucas, Cade, Preston, Samuel, Ava and Remi; brothers, Terry (Marie) Reed of Woodbury and Arlin (Pat) Reed of Murfreesboro; aunt, Lura Boyd of Centertown.  Also surviving are several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her husband, Ms. Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, Vernon Sam and Carrie Parker Reed and brother, Eugene Reed.

She was a member of the Cornerstone Baptist Church and was a retired seamstress.  She enjoyed traveling, especially to the beach and the mountains.  Most of all, she enjoyed watching her grandchildren and great grandchildren play sports.

Funeral Services will be 2 pm Sunday, June 13, 2021 in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Bro. Greg Mitchell officiating.  Interment will follow in the Riverside Gardens cemetery. Visitation with the family will be from 4 pm until 8 pm Saturday, June 12, 2021.

Woodbury Funeral Home, 615-563-2311 or to leave condolences for her family, please visit www.woodburyfuneralhome.net

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