Shirley Jean Lord's obituary , Passed away on February 22, 2025 in Athens, Georgia

Shirley Jean Lord

March 30, 1941 - February 22, 2025 (83 years old)

Athens, Georgia

Shirley Jean Lord's obituary , Passed away on February 22, 2025 in Athens, Georgia

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Little-Ward Funeral Home

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Shirley Jean Lord

March 30, 1941 - February 22, 2025 (83 years old)

Athens, Georgia

Shirley Jean Lord Obituary

With solemn reverence, we commemorate Shirley Jean Lord of Athens, Georgia, whose life came to an end on February 22, 2025 at the age of 83, leaving behind cherished memories. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Shirley Jean Lord to show support.

As Shirley Jean departs from our midst, her spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved Shirley Jean. Though Shirley Jean may no longer walk beside us, her legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Curtis McClain and Bertha McClain. She is survived by: her husband Harold Lord; her daughters, Teresa Palmer (Mark) of Nicholson, GA and Sherri Lee of Hartwell, GA; her stepson Brent English of Athens, GA.; and her sister Carolyn Sellers of Toccoa, GA.. She is also survived by her nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Little-Ward Funeral Home



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Feb 23

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Little-Ward Funeral Home
115 State St, Commerce, GA 30529

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Feb 23

Funeral service

Chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home
115 State St, Commerce, GA 30529

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Feb 23

Burial

Center Community Cemetery

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