Shirley Kay Early's obituary , Passed away on February 23, 2025 in Asheville, North Carolina

Shirley Kay Early

February 6, 1943 - February 23, 2025 (82 years old)

Asheville, North Carolina

Shirley Kay Early's obituary , Passed away on February 23, 2025 in Asheville, North Carolina

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Groce Funeral Home Inc

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Shirley Kay Early

February 6, 1943 - February 23, 2025 (82 years old)

Asheville, North Carolina

Shirley Kay Early Obituary

With solemn reverence, we commemorate Shirley Kay Early of Asheville, North Carolina, whose life came to an end on February 23, 2025 at the age of 82, 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 Kay Early to show support.

In the vast expanse of eternity, Shirley Kay shall find rest, cradled in the arms of everlasting peace. And as we bid Shirley Kay farewell, her loved ones carry with them the precious gift of her memory, a beacon of hope guiding them through the shadows of sorrow towards the light of a new dawn.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Fred Thompson and Sarah Thompson. She is survived by: her children, E. Dennis Young III and Lisa K. Young; her brother John Thompson (Harriet); her nephew Michael Thompson; her niece Julie Thompson-Trent; and her great-niece Hadley Trent.

Visitation will be held on Monday, February 24th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the Room A Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave. (1401 Patton Ave, Asheville, NC 28806). A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, February 26th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the Groce Funeral Home (1401 Patton Ave, Asheville, NC 28806). A burial will be held on Thursday, February 27th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the Forest Lawn Memorial Park (1498 Sand Hill Rd, Candler, NC 28715).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Groce Funeral Home Inc



Mon

Feb 24

Visitation

1:00 PM

Room A Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave, Asheville, NC 28806

Wed

Feb 26

Memorial service

1:00 PM

Groce Funeral Home
1401 Patton Ave, Asheville, NC 28806

Thu

Feb 27

Burial

2:00 PM

Forest Lawn Memorial Park
1498 Sand Hill Rd, Candler, NC 28715

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