Clifford "Lee" Shirley
November 6, 1943 - December 5, 2020
Clifford “Lee” Shirley, age 77, of Newland, passed away Saturday, December 5, 2020 at Cannon Memorial Hospital in Linville. He was born on November 6, 1943 in Avery County to the late Edgar and Nellie Mae Deaton Shirley. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by three sisters, Marlyn Greene, Wilma Knudesn, and Kathy Robbins. Lee attended First Baptist Church of Newland and retired from the furniture factory. Those left to cherish his memory are his brother, Michael Greene and wife Kaye of Lenoir; and two nieces and a nephew. Graveside services will be held at Newland Cemetery on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at 10:00 AM with Dr. Bill Jones officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests that donations be made to First Baptist Church of Newland, 160 Cranberry Street, Newland, NC 28657. Words of Comfort and Memories may be shared with the Shirley family by visiting our website www.rsfh.net The care of Lee and his family has been entrusted to Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home of Newland. (828) 733-2121
Clifford “Lee” Shirley, age 77, of Newland, passed away Saturday, December 5, 2020 at Cannon Memorial Hospital in Linville. He was born on November 6, 1943 in Avery County to the late Edgar and Nellie Mae Deaton Shirley. In addition... View Obituary & Service Information