Shirley Jane McMurry, 87, of Shelby, NC, went to be with the Lord on October 11, 2022 at Peak Resources in Shelby, NC. A native of Waco, NC, Shirley was the daughter of the late Fibra and Sarah Self Poston and was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Bill T. McMurry. She was also preceded in death by 2 brothers, John and Howard Poston and her sister, Lillie Lackey. She graduated from Waco High School and Shelby Hospital School of Nursing as a registered nurse. She worked at Kings Mountain Hospital for 36 years where she served in the I.C.U. and C.C.U. Mrs. McMurry was an active member of First Baptist Church where she served on numerous committees and worked in the kitchen providing meals to countless people. Shirley loved traveling and often collected bells from her destinations. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend whose kindness and love will be missed dearly.

SURVIVORS: Sons: Bill K. McMurry and wife Paulette, Gastonia, NC and Dwayne R. McMurry and wife Dawn, Kings Mountain, NC

Brother: Larry Poston and wife Sara, Canton, NC

Grandchildren: Scott Webb (Melissa), Brian McMurry (Shiuan), Noah McMurry (Alexis Johnson), Candice McWhirter

Great Grandchildren: Ellie Webb, Briggs Webb, Kennedy Webb, Kai McMurry, Meili McMurry, Matthew Madden, Jaxon Carter

CELEBRATION OF LIFE SERVICE: Saturday, October 15, 2022, at 12:00 PM at First Baptist Church with Reverends Shane Doty and Jonathan Bundon officiating

VISITATION: Saturday, October 15, 2022, from 11:00 AM to 11:50 AM prior to the service in the Stained Glass Room of First Baptist Church

INTERMENT: Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain, NC

MEMORIALS: First Baptist Church, Harvest Fund at 605 West Kings Street, Kings Mountain, NC 28086

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ARRANGEMENTS: HARRIS FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA