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Shirley Reed Obituary
Shirley Louise Reed, age 84 of Smyrna, formerly of Rockwood, passed away on Thursday, December 4th, 2025. She was born on October 12th, 1941. She retired from Whirlpool after a long career with them. She loved trips to the beach, shopping, traveling, and absolutely adored her pets, especially her special cat, Sadie. Her family meant everything to her and she enjoyed being able to spend the holiday with them. She is preceded in death by her parents: William McKinley and Bertha Bradshaw; brother: Junior Bradshaw (Vivian). She is survived by:
Daughters: Anita Phillips, and Donna Sue Douglas (Keith)
A host of grandchildren and great grandchildren
Niece: Janet Blanton
Nephew: David Keyes
Funeral service will be held on Sunday, December 7th, 2025, at 11:30 am ET with Bruce Foster officiating. Graveside and interment services will follow in the Odd Fellows Cemetery in Rockwood, TN. Evans Mortuary is serving the family of Shirley Louise Reed.
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805 North Gateway Avenue P.O. Box 6, Rockwood, TN 37854
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Upcoming Events
Dec
7
Dec
7
Graveside service
12:15 p.m.
Odd Fellow Cemetery
Odd Fellows Cemetery Rd, Rockwood, TN 37854
Send FlowersServices provided by
Evans MortuaryOnly 2 days left for delivery to next service.