Shirley A. Irwin, age 81 of Gallatin departed this life on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at Sumner Regional Hospital. Shirley was born April 20, 1940 to Claude and Mary Exelee Collins in Knoxville, TN.
In her early years she was an amazing seamstress and spent many hours at the ball field watching her son’s play sports. She was an avid reader and loved to study God’s word.
Preceded in death by parents, Claude and Mary Exelee Collins, husband, Earl L. Irwin.
She leaves to cherish her memory, Sons and daughter in laws Russell & Darlene Irwin, Mike & Stephanie Irwin, Mark & Deanna Irwin, 8 Grandchildren + 3 spouses, 8 Great grandchildren, Sister Sue Collins Pate and several friends at Lennox Place.
Family will receive friends 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 18 , 2021 at Long Hollow Church (Student Building). 3031 Long Hollow Pike, Hendersonville, TN 37075. Celebration of Life will follow at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to your favorite charity in Shirley’s memory.