Born December 20, 1942
Shirley was a bright light in her family’s life, literally, from head to toe with her festive hair and shoe colors. Shirley dedicated her live to her family, not only her kids but also her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Shirley was proceeded in death by her parents, Shelby and Amie LaRue, husband Louis Whitledge I, grandson Robert Shawn Yarde and great granddaughter Kinsley Marie Parker, two sisters and two brothers.
Shirley is survived by a daughter Yvette Johnson (Dean), sons Kelly Yarde (Amanda) and Louis Whitledge II (Diane) and Anthony Yarde, a brother Shelby LaRue, grandchildren who she raised and were like her own kids Amanda Johnson (LaShawn) and Lawrence Yarde (Melissa) Other grandchildren includes Ashley Marek (John), Kelly Parker (Elijah), Shelly Wallace(Seth), Staci Whitledge (Kiesha), and her NASCAR watching partner Louis (Bud) Whitledge III plus 17 great grandchildren.
There will be no visitation but there will be a celebration of life in the near future.
Simple Cremation Evansville is entrusted with care.
Kelly Yarde says
Forever loved, and will be forever missed!
Lisa Morton-Smith says
So sorry for your loss. I remember working with her at TJ Maxx. She will be missed
Kelly Yarde says
I remember her talking about you, did your husband work there also? And was he stationed in Germany at one time?
Louis says
Thank You !!
Louis G Whitledge II says
Rest Easy Momma , You we’re always here for us, and I was for you later in the years, You will never be forgotten Momma 😞
Linda LaRue says
Praying for you all much love she will be missed
Louis G Whitledge II says
Thank You Linda LaRue !
Wendy Holmes says
Shirley will be missed by many of us she wasn’t my blood family but always thought of her like my real family loved this woman she was my texting Buddy we shared many conversations through text when we couldn’t see each other throughout these last couple of years through Covid when she lived in Evansville we had many front porch coffee evenings with lots of conversations and lots of laughs. To Shirley Family my Brother-in-law Louis ,Diane Whitledge Stacii, Bud and to Kelly and Family you are in my thoughts and for the great loss of Shirley. I can’t imagine the pain your feeling with her gone I know I am very sad she is not with us still and really miss over conversations with text keep thinking I need to text Shirley and then reality hits she is not with us anymore. She was a Gem and will always be remembered in our hearts
Louis G Whitledge II says
Very True Wendy !
Staci Coleman says
Having our grandma by our side is a wonderful feeling. Unfortunately, our loved ones don’t live forever, and it’s important to cherish them as much as we can. Those that spent hours, days and years with you will forever be cherished for a life time. I’m thankful you called me that Thursday, so we could exchange I love you.
Yvette Johnson (Yarde) says
Love you always momma ❤
Forever in my heart ❤
Jerry Brown says
Prayers to the whole family
Amanda says
I’ve typed this out many times there are no words to describe how I’m feeling right know your thev reason I’m the person I am today you taught me how to be a mom i respected so much you were always there for me you will always be my momma I love you and miss you there won’t be a day I don’t think of you and the ol man you both were everything to me and meant the world to me.. we love you always and forever
Mandie Nicole Alexis Mae Ann Randy Joe Jr.
Louis G Whitledge II says
We still missing you Momma , Always will , You will never be forgotten , It hurt’s that your gone, But glad you went peacefully !
We Love you Momma , hopefully you are with our Dad ,,,, Til we meet again !!