Shirley Kesley

Christ on November 29, 2024. Shirley was born in Ooltewah, Tennessee on December 24, 1941 to the

late, Arvel and Ruby Nation. Her unwavering faith in the Lord was the cornerstone of her life,

guiding every step she took and fueling her deep dedication to God. Her love for Christ was evident

in the way she lived – touching countless lives with her commitment to serve and glorify God in all

that she did. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a

collector “of stuff” and enjoyed going to yard sales and shopping at the Samaritan Center.

Shirley was a member of Bancroft Church of God where her son, Jeff is the pastor.

She was preceded in death by her parents, sisters, Janie Belle Boyd. Gainelle

Willerson, Bobbie Wilson, and Edna Spurgeon, brothers, Arvel Nation, Jr., and James Nation

Left behind to cherish Shirley’s memory are her children and their spouses, Annette (Greg) Forgey

and Rev. Jeff (Tina) Kesley, grandchildren and their spouses, Amy (Jason) Watkins, Jeremy (Katie)

Kesley, Jason (Jennifer) Joy, Tiffany (James) Taylor, great- grandchildren, Briana and Bryson

Gladden, Chloe, Summer and Emma Kesley, and Nate and Luke

Joy, brother, Gene (Johnnie) Nation, sisters, Peggy (Warren) Denton and Betty (Dan) Richmond

several nieces, nephews, cousins and many dear friends.

A Celebration of Shirley’s Life will be held Tuesday December 3, 2024 at 1:00 pm in the Chattanooga

Funeral Home Valley View Chapel with Rev. Terry Kesley and Rev. Jeff Kesley officiating. The family

will receive friends Monday evening December 2, 2024 from 4-8pm. She will be laid to rest in the

Lee Cemetery alongside her beloved husband of 64 years, Bill in McDonald, TN.

Please share your thoughts and memories at www.ChattanoogaValleyViewChapel.com

Chattanooga Funeral Home Valley View Chapel has been entrusted with Shirley’s arrangements.