Shirley Ann Funderburke, 84, of Hickory, passed away Saturday August 28, 2021 at the Grace Heights rehabilitation center. Born January 22, 1937, in Cleveland County, she was the daughter of Sheiman and Docia McSwain.
She was preceded in death by her daughter Connie Denise Starnes and Micheal Allen Yoder.
She is survived by her husband Oscar Woodrow Funderburke Jr., daughter, Linda Darlene Funderburke and son Dennis Eugene Funderburke; grandchildren Christopher Yoder, Sarah Paulson, Emily Hopely, Brian Funderburke, and Andrew Funderburke, sisters Janice McSwain Cabaniss, Marcelle McSwain Hamrick, and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, 11 September 2021 at East Hickory Baptist Church. Dr. Mark W. Schmitz and Rev. Rick Hamrick will be officiating.
The family will receive friends and celebrate her life at a luncheon immediately following the service in the church fellowship hall.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to the East Hickory Baptist Church at 130 16th St SE, Hickory, NC 28602.