Shirley Keesee Obituary
Shirley Keesee age 87 of Clarksville passed away Monday, November 20,2023. Viewing Thursday, November 30, 2023, 2:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. with the family present 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. at Foston Funeral Home. Celebration of Life 1:00 p.m. Friday, December 1, 2023, at Martin Chapel AME Church. Interment Martin Chapel AME Church Cemetery.
Shirley was born June 13, 1936, in Clarksville, TN to Robert and Anna Weakley. She was a 1964 graduate of historical Burt High School. She is preceded in death by her husband, Ardis Keesee Jr, parents, sister, Mattie Elizabeth Tanner.
Shirley was employed as a Machine Operator at Acme Boot Company for over twenty years. She also enjoyed employment as a “Granny” for the Montgomery County Head Start Program.
Shirley leaves many precious memories to be cherished by her children Michael Keesee, David (Bonnie) Keesee, Lora Keesee, and Katrina Joyner; 14 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren, a host of family and friends.
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816 Franklin St., Clarksville, TN 37040
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