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Johnson, Shirley Parrott

Longtime Private Duty Caregiver

  • Monday, June 3, 2024
Shirley Parrott Johnson
Shirley Parrott Johnson

Shirley Parrott Johnson, a daughter of the late Carl and Mary Springfield Parrott, and wife of the late Larry Wayne Johnson, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 1, 2024. She was 78.

A native of Harrison, Tn., Shirley was a graduate of Ooltewah High School, class of 1965. She was employed by Hardwick’s of Cleveland in the early 1970’s, and was a private duty caregiver for many years before retiring. Shirley was a kindhearted Christian woman, and she will be greatly missed.

She is survived by her daughter, Mary Christine McMurray (Kendall) of Murrells Inlet, SC; stepson, Larry Johnson, Sr. (Staci) of Cheyenne, WY; sister, Mary Frances Altizer of Cheyenne, WY; grandsons, Timothy and Ronnie Carl, Larry Jr., Daniel, A.J., and Brady; special granddaughter, Jessica; twelve great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, June 4, from 4-8 p.m. at Turner Funeral Home at Highway 58. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, June 5, at 11 a.m. in the chapel.

Shirley will be laid to rest in Shiloh Baptist Church Cemetery in Decatur, Tn.

Proverbs 31:26

Share your memories and express condolences at www.turnerfamilyfuneralhome.com

Arrangements are by Turner Funeral Home, Highway 58 Chapel, 423 622-3171.


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