Shirley Mozelle Robertson

Shirley Bumpas Robertson, 77, passed away at her home February 7, 2011 following complications from surgery. Services will be held at Wright & Ferguson in downtown Jackson Saturday, February 11, 2012, at 11:00 a.m. with visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m. Burial will be at Lakewood Memorial Park.

Shirley was preceded in death by her husband, Carlton Jones Robertson, and her parents, Dewitt Talmadge Bumpas and Vera McKewen Bumpas. She is survived by her sons John and Dan, four grandchildren, Carley, Mary Parker, Ivy and Will, and brothers Jimmy Bumpas and Kenneth McKinney.

Shirley was born in Corinth, Mississippi and spent most of her childhood there. She attended the University of North Alabama and following graduation moved to Jackson where she met her husband of 52 years, Jones. Shirley was a homemaker and a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She also worked part-time for The Arthritis Foundation. Shirley was an accomplished cook and an avid reader. She enjoyed travel, sewing and needlework, and above all spending time with her grandchildren. In her later years she was a selfless caregiver for her ailing husband. Shirley was a long-time member of Briarwood United Methodist Church. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

The family has requested that memorials be made to the Alzheimer’s Association at alz.org or to other worthy charities.