SHELBY- Shirley McEntyre Carroll, a beloved mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away
peacefully on April 19, 2025, in Cleveland County, North Carolina, at the age of 83. Born on
November 29, 1941, in Rutherford County, North Carolina, Shirley touched the lives of many
with her warm heart and gentle spirit.
Throughout her life, Shirley was a devoted member of the Community Baptist Church, where
she found joy and fellowship. Her greatest passions were her family, whom she adored
endlessly, and her faith, which guided her through life's journey.
Shirley is preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Dora McEntyre; her husband, Paul
"Junior" Carroll; her daughters, Tammy Darlene McCullough, Vickie Smith, and Donna Pack;
her brothers, Kenneth Gilbert, Junior McEntyre, and Joel McEntyre; her sisters, Margie Archer
and Evelyn White; and her grandsons, Christopher Lee Philbeck, David Allen Philbeck, and
Kenny Wayne Parris.
She leaves behind a cherished legacy through her surviving family: her daughter, Sandy Hunt
and husband Dennis; her grandchildren, Gloria Truett and husband Chris, Walter Smith and
wife Sierra, Jason Ruppe, Victoria Smith, and Jasmine Hunt; and her great-grandchildren,
Cierra Hyland and husband Alijah, David Smith, Serena Smith, and Mia Smith.
A funeral service to honor Shirley's life will be held on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at 11:00 AM at
Clay-Barnette, with Pastor Curtis McDaniel officiating. Following the service, Shirley will be laid
to rest at Cleveland Memorial Park.
Shirley's warmth and love will be deeply missed by all who knew her, but her spirit will forever
remain in the hearts of those she touched. The family extends their gratitude for the outpouring
of love and support during this difficult time.

Funeral services are entrusted to Clay-Barnette Funeral Home & Aquamation Center.
www.claybarnette.com