She was born to the late Marion and Edith Kirby of Blount County on February 27, 1942. Shirley is preceded in death by her husband, George Louis Thomas; and daughter, Marlo Ann Thomas.
Left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Louise Thomas (Bubba); sons, Paul Thomas (Karen Kinney), Louis Thomas (Fran); son-in-law, Norman Adams (Becky); grandchildren, Heather Thomas, Jeffery Thomas, Paul Thomas, Shane Knight, April Thomas, Crystal Thomas; several great-grandchildren; along with many other loving family members and adoring friends.
Shirley had a life-long career as a school bus driver that spanned 35 years before retiring. She was loved by so many and will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Funeral service will be held at Ridout’s Trussville Chapel on Monday, July 9, 2018, at 11:00 am with visitation beginning at 10 am. Burial to follow at Forest Crest Cemetery.