A graveside for Shirley will be held Sunday, October 25, 2020 at 2:00 PM at Forestlawn Gardens, Golden Springs Road, Anniston, AL. with Dr. Roland Brown officiating.
Shirley is survived by daughter, Sherri Williams (Shaw); sons Wayne Cleghorn; and Mark Cleghorn (Beth); grandchildren Ryan Williams (Andi), Rory Williams (Margaret), Brent Cleghorn; great grandchildren Ryder Williams, River Williams, Prairie Williams, Saylor Walton, and Lyrik Cofield, and several nieces and nephews.
Shirley was preceded in death by Harry Cleghorn who was the love of her life for 62 years, her parents Roy D. and Mary C. Sexton; brother Ralph Sexton; great granddaughter Anna Caroline Williams.
Serving as pallbearers are Ryan Williams, Rory Williams, Bob Cotney, George Salmon, Matt Sexton, and Jon Sexton.
In lieu of flowers, the family wishes that donations be made in Shirley's memory to the Alzheimer's Association at alz.org
Shirley was born in Brookwood, AL and raised in Bessemer. Her family came to the Anniston area in1952, and moved next door to the Cleghorn family. Her parents moved back to Bessemer in 1954. She graduated from Anniston High School in 1953.
She was a member of Golden Springs Baptist Church, Diamonds in the Rough Red Hat group, and A Stitch and a Prayer quilting group. Shirley had a great sense of humor. She was a “life changer”. Everyone who came in contact with her had their life changed for the better. She did everything with excellence.
She was an excellent wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, grandmother, great grandmother, an excellent seamstress, and quilter. She was a loyal and faithful friend.
Shirley’s children would like to recognize the nurses, CNA’s, and administrative staff of the Cleburne County Nursing Home for the wonderful care they gave to their mother during these trying times. She received care above the call of duty, and they are forever grateful.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at http://www.graybrownservice.com for the Cleghorn family.
