Shirley J. Whitehead
April 3, 1935 ~ February 3, 2019
Marietta Southern Cremations & Funerals
Shirley J. Whitehead, aged 83, passed away February 3,2019.
She is survived by her husband Russ Whitehead, Sr., siblings Jerry Johnson (Diane), Mary Ellen Herring (Jimmy), children Cheryl Snyder (David), Russ Whitehead, Jr. (Barbara), Ellen Naffziger (Mark), grandchildren Christopher (Samantha), Ashley, Kayla, Emily, Sallie, Samantha and her great grandchildren Alyssa and Kaitlyn. She was preceded in death by her daughter Julie Whitehead.
Shirley was a charter member of Due West Methodist Church. She was a founding and active member of Burnt Hickory Hills Garden Club and served in various positions. She was raised in Charlotte, N.C. and attended Tech High School.
Family visitation will be held at Southern Cremations and Funerals at Cheatham Hill on Thursday, February 7, 2019 from 10 AM-11:30 AM with services from 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM. Entombment to follow.
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RIP Shirley. Condolences to the family. Got to meet and know Shirley through her son Russ who is married to my niece Barbara. Rick and Jill Meehan
Thank you Jill and rick
Thank you Jill and rick
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Whitehead and Johnson family. Shirley was a good woman and she would do anything for anyone. I had the pleasure of being a part of this amazing family and the honor of calling her my mother-in-law even if for a short period of time. May she rest in peace and dance in the gardens with her family that has passed before her.
Thank you Mary. This is so sweet. She is dancing in the garden for sure.
Hey i alwayss thought of a sun flower when i would run into her. She was a breathe of fresh air. God has a new ANGEL. prayers for the family. Love Melvin Gresham
Thank you Melvin. She always was so happy to run into you and/or your mom.
I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the family. I hope the scripture at John 11:11, where the Bible likens death to a peaceful sleep, can provide some peace at this time.
Thank you Hannah
Miss Shirley was like a second mother to me for most of my life. I’ll miss her patient ear, compassion for people… and for “what’s right”, her strength, and her sense of humor, The Lord has called home a good, good woman. May peace and tranquility be with Russ and the family.
Troy, mom always thought of you as ” one of the kids” Today was beautiful and peaceful. We know you were with us in heart and spirit. We love you much