Shirley Kerley age 76 passed away on September 14, 2021, after complications of covid. She was born December 22, 1944, to the late George and Thelma Elmore. She is a member of Beulah Baptist Church. During her working career, she worked in the cafeteria in the Alexander County Schools. She enjoyed camping and time with her family.
She really loved making special memories with her children.
Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her sister Doris Johnson. Those left to cherish the memories of Mrs. Kerley include her Son Tim (Patsy) of Statesville, their children, Michael, Amy (Jonathan) and granddaughter Abbie. Son Tommy (Vicky) of Taylorsville, their children, Twayna, Tristan, and Matt, grandchildren, Marisol, Kyuss. Son Allen of Hiddenite, his son, Jaron. Son Matthew (Nichole) of Taylorsville, their children, Nathan, Noah, and Austin. She is survived by, sister Cleo Boling and brother Ray Elmore (Linda), both of Statesville. Her fur baby Sassy, along with several nieces and nephews.
Visitation for Mrs. Kerley will be Thursday, September 16, 2021, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Alexander Funeral Service. Funeral service will be at Beulah Baptist Church in Taylorsville, NC on Friday, September 17. 2021 at 3:00 pm. The Rev. Brent Dula will be officiating. Burial will follow at Marvin United Methodist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be her boys.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the bereavement fund at Alexander Funeral Service, PO Box 40, Taylorsville, NC 28681
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Alexander Funeral and Cremation Service.
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