Shirley F. White

Shirley F. White, age 86, Hampton, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, May 12, 2022. She was born in Cullman, Alabama, to Kate (Bussey) and William Farmer. Shirley graduated from Fairview High School, class of 1953. After raising three daughters, she started a career with AT&T as a telephone operator in Griffin, Georgia. She continued her career in the Accounting Department, Atlanta, Georgia, and, after 28 years, retired from AT&T. Shirley was a member of the Pioneers of America. She was also a member of First Baptist Church, Hampton, Georgia, where she enjoyed the fellowship of all, especially Women's Missionary Union (WMU). Shirley loved going to the beach, phone calls with loved ones, her annual class reunion, day trips to the North Georgia mountains, and lunch with friends. Her love for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren knew no bounds. "Momo Shirley" was much loved by all. She is survived by her children, Debbie Augustine (Don) and Danah Cagliani (Joe); grandchildren, Jarrett Peurifoy (Amy), Joey Cagliani, Josh Cagliani (Rachel), Alexandra Betts (Matt), Kyle Cagliani (Lauren), and Blythe Scacchetti (Joe). Shirley had nine great-grandchildren (Seth, Alyssa, Ethan, Aden, Elliott, Sutton, JT, Brayden, and Kase) and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, George White; daughter, Deta Thacker; sisters (Ima Grace, Ghelene, Estelle, Dorris); brothers (Herschel, John Thomas, Wendell); and granddaughter, Brittany. Services will be held at 11:00am on Thursday, May 19, 2022 at Haisten Funeral Home, 1745 S. Zack Hinton Parkway, McDonough, Georgia 30253. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 18, 2022 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Thursday, May 19, 2022 from 10:00 a.m to 11:00 a.m. Flowers are welcome. In lieu of flowers, a memorial donation can be made in Shirley's name to Camp Twin Lakes, www.camptwinlakes.org/donate/. Donations can also be made online to the Women's Missionary Union (WMU) at Hampton First Baptist Church in memory of Shirley White at www.hamptonfbc.org