Shirley Mae King

Shirley Mae McCannon King died peacefully on her 85th birthday June 14, 2021, surrounded by her family.

She was born at home in Sandy Cross, GA in 1936 to Sam & Sallie Mae Holliday McCannon.

She is survived by a son, Mike King (Dawn) of North Carolina, two grandchildren, Bethany & Andrew,

Her sister, Betty Lovett, numerous nieces & nephews, Sheila McCannon, Rusty McCannon, Allen McCannon, Randy Kittle, Rhonda Burgess,  Lori Kittle, Dwayne McCannon, Leon McCannon.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Sam & Sallie, former husband, Howard King, siblings Billy, Jimmy (Sam), Walter & Grady (Champ) McCannon.

In her younger years she loved to dance & kick up her heels. She also loved traveling with friends & family, yard sales, auctions, & finding deals. She was a retired bookkeeper & Seamstress.

Visitation will be Friday, June 18, 2021 from 3-4 pm with memorial services immediately following at Lord & Stephens East, 4355 Lexington Road, Athens, GA 30605.

Lord and Stephens, East is in charge of arrangements.

www.lordandstephens.com