Mrs. Shirley Blakely, 65, of Murray, passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2023 with her loving family by her side.
Shirley was born on May 7, 1958 in Greensboro, GA to the late James and Allene Durham Callaway. Mrs. Blakely and her husband are members at Hardin Baptist Church where she was very involved with the food pantry, clothes closet as well as the meal ministry. Many of Shirley’s fondest memories are when she and her husband, Ronny, spent time with their kids at Disney World. She also enjoyed vacationing in Gatlinburg as well as Paradise Island, Bahamas. She was also an avid gardener and loved to bake for her family. Mrs. Blakley was loved by many and will be dearly missed.
Those preceding her in death include her parents; a sister, Cathy Lynn Lyles and a grandson, Seth Miller.
Left to cherish many wonderful memories include her husband of 49 years, Mr. Ronny Blakely of Murray; a son, Michael Blakely (Angela) of Almo; a daughter, Kristie Freeman (William) of Benton; two brothers, Tim Callaway (Andrea) of Warthen, GA, Todd Callaway (Tammy) of Union Point, GA. Also surviving are her beloved grandchildren, Jessica York (Dustin) of Benton, Dylan Freeman (Emily) of Hardin, Tyler Blakely (Baleigh) of Benton, Kara Freeman (Trey) of Benton, Blake Strader (Sarah) of Benton, Bailey Strader of Benton, Jeffrey Krauss (Shannon) of Port Saint Luca, FL, Jonathan Krauss (Hannah) of Murray and 11 great grandchildren, Braxton, Jackson, Weston, Everleigh, Bennett, Waylon, Lilly, Cole, Ayden, Chevelle, Remington.
The funeral service honoring the life of Mrs. Shirley Blakely is set for 2 pm on Friday, July 28, 2023 at Imes Funeral Home & Crematory, downtown Murray. Ricky Cunningham will officiate and burial will follow at Hardin Baptist Cemetery.
Her family welcomes visitors from 5 pm – 8 pm on Thursday, July 27, 2023 at the funeral home and Friday, July 28, 2023 from 12 pm – 2 pm.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to Murray Calloway County Regional Cancer Center
204 South 9th Street, Murray, KY 42071.
Please join family and friends in honoring the life of Mrs. Shirley Blakely by visiting www.imesfh.com and posting your tributes and memories.
Imes Funeral Home is entrusted with caring for her family.