Shirley was born to William Leonard Lee and Alline Parrot Lee of Buchanan, GA on Sept 1st 1937.
In 1971 Shirley married the love of her life, Carlton Bruton, blending their families, and beginning a life together led by a shared passion for joy and adventure. Together they found success in love, life and business. Known for being the first to the dance floor and the last to leave, Shirley maximized life. She was a generous friend and a gracious host. Her home was the defacto gathering place for events large and small. She especially loved hosting large family holidays. Shirley was a tough competitor, especially in golf and cards.
Shirley is proceeded in death by her parents and siblings, Howard Wayland Lee and Sarah Mae Lee Perez. She is survived by her husband, Carlton Bruton, and 7 children: Sherry Gail McClung Kersey, Donna McClung Kimball Galloway, Patricia McClung Delk, and Anthony Glenn McClung, Sherry Ann Bruton Carlton, Jacquita Bruton Rainey, Carla Bruton Gilbert, 14 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren.
A visitation for Shirley will be held Wednesday, August 3, 2022 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Georgia Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery Winkenhofer Chapel, 2000 Cobb Pkwy SE, Marietta, GA 30060. A funeral service will occur Thursday, August 4, 2022, at 2:00 PM, 2000 Cobb Pkwy SE, Marietta, GA 30060. A committal service will occur Thursday, August 4, 2022, at 3:00 PM, 2000 Cobb Pkwy SE, Marietta, GA 30060.
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