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Shirley Mathis Obituary

Shirley Ann Mathis, 70, of Cordova, TN passed away on August 28, 2025 at her home in Cordova, Tennessee. Shirley was born on September 19, 1954 to Theoda and Mary Franklin in Moscow, Tennessee. She was the wife of Michael Mathis. She is survived by two daughters, Yolanda Harris of Royse City, TX and Vashti Mathis of Cordova, TN. The family will receive friends Friday, September 12, 2025 from 4:00pm-6:00pm at RS Lewis & Sons 2944 Walnut Grove Road, Memphis, TN 38111. Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, September 13, 2025 11:00am at Citadel of Deliverance Church 4350 Hacks Cross Rd, Memphis, TN 38125 Internment will be in Memorial Park Southwoods 5485 Hacks Cross Rd, Memphis, TN 38125

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Published by WMC on Sep. 10, 2025.

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