Shirley is survived by her husband, George Grace; her son, Jon Thomas Abernathy; her brother, Lester Bryant; her grandson, Timmy Bryant; and her granddaughters, Grace Abernathy and Catherine Abernathy. She was predeceased by her parents, Chester Bryant and Olie Bell Bryant; her son, Gregory Bryant; her brother, Steve Bryant; and her sister, Thiren Bartle.
A visitation will be held at the North Chapel on February 16, 2026, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. A graveside service will follow at Evergreen Memorial Cemetery, beginning at 1:00 pm. The committal service will take place at Evergreen Memorial Cemetery, located at 1501 Talladega Hwy, Sylacauga, AL, 35150, United States, at 3:17 pm.
Shirley's final resting place will be at Evergreen Memorial Cemetery.