MRS. SHIRLEY ANN SIMPSON AUSTIN- AGE 80, Of Dalton, Georgia transitioned peacefully on Friday, September 13, 2024. Mrs. Austin was born on October 17, 1943 to the late Walter Eugene Simpson and Gladys Rooker Simpson. She graduated from Emery Street High School and was retired from Hamilton Medical Center. She was a member of Mtn. Ridge Baptist Church. Mrs. Shirley Austin was preceded by her husband, William Lavern Austin, Sr., brothers, Richard (“Dickie”) Simpson, Steve Simpson, and sister, Norma Jean Simpson Washington.
Survivors are her loving, caring, and devoted children, daughter, Mary Kendra (Armah) Carter; sons, William (Carol Brito) Austin, Jr., Eric (Dee) Curtis; grandchildren, Myles Austin Curtis, Desmond Austin- Brito; two brothers-in-law, James Howard Austin, Sr., Larry (Jacqueline) Austin; two sisters-in-law, Mary Ruth Austin, Alice Simpson; special niece, Shonda Simpson Tinson; Dear Friend, Geraldine Hill of Columbus, Ohio, other nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and her church family.
Homegoing Celebration will be held on Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 1:00 P. M. at Mtn. Ridge Baptist Church, 1401 Martin L. King, Jr. Blvd., Dalton, Georgia 30721 with Pastor Dr. Jerry D. Jones as Eulogist. Her remains will lie in state at the funeral home on Friday after 11:00 A. M. The family will receive friends on Friday evening at the funeral home from 6:00 – 7:30 P. M. and at the church one hour before the service. Interment at the Chattanooga National Cemetery on Monday, September 23, 2024 at 11:00 A. M. Arrangements entrusted to Willis Funeral Home, Inc., Dalton, Georgia.
With Deepest Sympathy Our hearts go out to the families at this sad time. Emery Street School class 1961 and 1962 Patsy McDade chairman Rudy Jefferson Co Chairman.
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Praying for the Austin and Simpsons families. Pastor Charles Catchings and the Liberty Baptist church family and friends.
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Praying for the Simpson and Austin Families. Ralph Whitener Children
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Prayers and Condolences to the family. M.A.Wells & Family
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Growing up in south dalton with shirley and the Simpson family so many memories now you all are back together again RIH Shirley prayers for Kim,Will,Eric and the Austin family God Bless
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Lavern and Shirley were a constant in my life as a child. Shirley you truly were beautiful inside and out. Kim/Will love both you all and you are in my prayers. Sending my deepest condolences. -Eric Quinn
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Our hearts and Prayers go out to each of you as you go through this difficult time in your lives, New Hope Baptist Church Usher Board- Velina Weaver
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On behalf of Mountain Ridge Baptist Church Family, we would like to express our deepest condolences to the Austin Family. Mrs. Shirley was indeed, an extraordinary kind and loving woman. She loved the Lord, her Family, Church Family and the entire community. She had a heart of compassion and she would often say " I'm just trusting in the Lord." Mrs. Shirley was blessed with a loving and caring Family and we want each of you to know that we are praying for you and we love you all. Dr. Jerry D. Jones Sr., Pastor
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Shirley was the most wonderful lady,with the biggest heart for people, especially her babies she would always tell the Mama's I got this baby. Words can't really describe just how wonderful she was. I know she is in the arms of her Jesus and is at peace now. I will remember her endearing love and a chuckle every once in a while. LoveYou Ms. Shirley
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