Shirley was born in Pueblo, Colorado, raised in North East Texas and moved to Knoxville in 1984. She retired from the University of Tennessee in 2015 where she worked as an administrator.
She is preceded in death by parents, Travis L. and Faye Ann Marlar.
Survived by brother, Leon Marlar; sisters, Brenda Marlar and Jalinda Gieck.
It was her wish to be cremated and no service. The family will celebrate her life at a later date. Condolences may be left at www.weaverfuneralservices.com.
