Mrs. Shirley Louise Shipley

Shirley graduated from Central High School-class of 1950. In 1950 she married Albert E. Shipley of Knoxville, TN. They had four children Steve, Sherry, Terry and Gary. She and her husband loved each other so very much. Shirley was a selfless and devoted homemaker, wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She loved her children with all her heart. Shirley received Jesus at the age of four and loved and served Him with all her heart. She was an active member of Grace Community Church where she taught a children's Sunday school class for several years. She was such a sweet person. Shirley enjoyed cooking and sewing and taking short trips and vacations with her family. She was a small woman but she could do anything including help her husband build houses. She loved to keep her house looking beautiful

She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Audrey Bruhin, and son-in-law Ron Bright. She is survived by her husband of 70 years Albert Shipley; her 4 children, Steve Shipley (Diane), Sherry Bright (Ron), Terry Shipley and Gary Shipley; grandchildren, Rob McGee (Holly), Seth Shipley, Samuel Shipley, Cindy Seaver (ED), Danny Bright (Blair), Randy Bright (Natalie), Benjamin Shipley (Haley), Michael Shipley and great grandchildren, Silas McGee and Ruby McGee, Blake Seaver and Wesley Seaver.

The family will have a graveside service on Friday, December 18, 2020 at 1:00pm at Berry Highland Memorial Cemetery, 5315 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919. In order to follow Covid guidelines, the family asks that there be no hand shaking or hugs and that everyone follow social distancing guidelines. Thank you for your understanding during this difficult time. Condolences may be left at www.berryhighlandmemorial.com