Photo courtesy of Lake Cumberland Funeral Home - Somerset
Jan 15, 1947 - Feb 13, 2026
Thank you for your many kindnesses and support. I love you.
David Tapp
February 17, 2026 | Somerset, KY | Coworker
One of the sweetest Christian lady ever. She will be missed.
Darrell and Gloria Spradlin
February 16, 2026 | Somerset, KY | Friend
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. Your bright smile will always remembered.
Margaret Bray
February 15, 2026 | Nicholasville, KY | Family
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February 13, 2026 | JASON VANCE, DC
Shirley Faye Whitson, age 79, of Somerset, KY, passed away on Friday, February 13, 2026 at Hospice of Lake Cumberland Jean Waddle Care Center.
Shirley was born on January 15, 1947 in Burnside, KY to the late Robert Chrisman and Margaret Louise Bray Dearmon. She was a member of Oak Hill Baptist Church. She enjoyed reading and spending time with her family.
She is survived by her loving husband, Delbert Eugene Whitson, whom she married on April 16, 1994 in Somerset, KY; two grandchildren, Taylor Whitson and Avery Whitson; one brother, Danny (Brenda) Chrisman of Moyock, N.C.; two nephews, Jack Chrisman and Jeff Chrisman; one niece, Amy (Chris) Emanuel; one great nephew, Carter Emanuel; two great nieces, Claire Emanuel and Olivia Smith; and friends and neighbors who are saddened by his passing.
Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, Margaret (John) Dearmon; her father, Robert Chrisman; and one son, Jason Scott Hess.
Visitation will be on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 from 12:00pm until 1:00pm at Lake Cumberland Funeral Home.
Her funeral service will follow on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 1:00pm at the Chapel of Lake Cumberland Funeral Home. Burial will be at Lakeside Memorial Gardens.
The family requests expressions of sympathy be made to the Gideon Bible Memorial Fund in memory of Shirley Whitson.
You are welcome to view the obituary and send condolences to the family at our website: www.LakeCumberlandFuneralService.com
Lake Cumberland Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements for Shirley Whitson.
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