Lissie Louise Shirley

Lissie Louise Shirley obituary

Lissie Louise Shirley

Lissie Shirley Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Whitlock Mortuary, Inc. on Sep. 15, 2025.

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Mrs. Lissie Louise Loudermilk Shirley, age 95, passed away Monday, September 8, 2025 at her home.

Born January 4, 1930 in Habersham County, GA, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Winnie Landers Loudermilk.

Mrs. Shirley was a homemaker, and a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. She was a member of the American Legion and the Daughter's of the American Revolution.

Family members include her sons, Jack Shirley (Cathy), Jake Shirley (Teresa) and Johnny N. Shirley (Cheryl); daughter, Jimmie S. Franklin; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, A. D. Shirley; and a granddaughter, Keri Rose Shirley.

Graveside services will be at eleven o'clock Saturday, September 13, 2025 at Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Kenneth McEntire officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 216 Turnerville Circle, Clarkesville, GA 30523.

The family would like to give a special thank you to Family Care Hospice.

Please keep the family in your thoughts and prayers and sign the online guest book at www.whitlockmortuary.net.

Whitlock Mortuary, Funerals and Cremations is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Lissie Louise Loudermilk Shirley.

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