Shirley Ann Simpson Austin Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Shirley Ann Simpson Austin of Dalton, Georgia, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Shirley Ann Simpson left this world on September 13, 2024 at the age of 80, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Walter Eugene Simpson and Gladys Rooker Simpson; her husband William Lavern Austin, Sr.; and her siblings, Richard, Steve Simpson and Norma Jean Simpson Washington.
She is survived by: her children, Mary Kendra Carter (Armah), William Austin, Jr. (Carol Brito) and Eric Curtis (Dee); her grandsons, Myles Austin Curtis and Desmond Austin-Brito; her siblings-in-law, James Howard Austin, Sr., Larry Austin (Jacqueline), Mary Ruth Austin and Alice Simpson; and her niece Shonda Simpson Tinson. She is also survived by other nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and her church family.
The lying in state was held on Friday, September 20th 2024 at 11:00 AM at the Willis Funeral Home, Inc. (2011 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Dalton, GA 30721). Visitation was held on Friday, September 20th 2024 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM and on Saturday, September 21st 2024 at 12:00 PM. A funeral service was held on Saturday, September 21st 2024 at 1:00 PM. A burial was held on Monday, September 23rd 2024 at 11:00 AM at the Chattanooga National Cemetery.
