Mrs. Shirley Williford, age 83, Jonesborough, passed away Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at her residence with her family by her side. She was a native of Unicoi County and the daughter of the late Willie "Bill' and Janiva Dunbar Blevins. She was also preceded in death by three sisters and two grandchildren.
She was a member of Embreeville Cove Missionary Baptist Church. She loved being around her family.
Survivors include her children, Sheila Wood and her husband John, Johnny Williford, and Joey Williford; grandchildren, Misty Southerland, Kimberly Lane, and Britany Williford; seven great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren; one sister, Katherine Robertson, two brothers, Billy Blevins and Keith Blevins; and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive family and friends from 2:00 to 3:00PM Saturday October 12, 2024 at Jonesborough Funeral Home 1776 Hwy 11-E Jonesborough. The Graveside will follow at Bumpass Cove Cemetery with Pastor Brain Brown officiating.
Pallbearers will be family and friends.
Condolences may be send to the Williford family online at www.jonesboroughfuneralhome.com.
Jonesborough Funeral Home & Cremation Services 423-722-8888