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Shirley Christine Williams Gulley, 85, of Morristown, went to be with the Lord May 19, 2025, after a lingering illness. She was a member of Highland Baptist Church. Shirley loved to spend her time reading, crocheting and embroidery.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Marvin Edward and Cora Long Williams, and brother Donald Joe Williams.
Shirley is survived by her sister, Linda Williams Ellison; niece, Scarlett Ann Williams, great-nieces, Elizabeth Williams Ellison and Annah Owens; several additional family members, far too many to list as well as her special fur baby, Abby Lou.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 – 7:00 pm Thursday, May 22, 2025, in the East Chapel of Allen Funeral Home prior to the funeral at 7:00 with Reverend Terry Bunch officiating. Interment will be 11:00 am Friday, May 23, 2025, in Historic Bethesda Cemetery.
Allen Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
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