Shirley Leah Williams, 78, of Wallingford, passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at her residence.  She was the widow of Adrian Taylor Williams.

Born on Bowman Springs in Fleming County on August 9, 1945, her parents were the late James Howard Doyle and the late Mary Belle Parker Doyle.

Shirley worked as a personnel manager for K-Mart and Shopper's Fair.  She was a Kentucky Colonel and was a member of the Mount Carmel Christian Church. She enjoyed her flower gardening and loved being outdoors.

Shirley is survived by her three sons, Scott Williams and wife Betty, Chris Williams and wife Tina, Danny Williams and wife Michelle; her seven grandchildren, Kayla Rushing and husband Tyler, Dylan Williams, Aleah Williams (Anthony Cooper), Kyle Williams (Faith Razor), Dalton Williams, Cain Williams, and Cole Williams; her five great grandchildren, Adriana Rushing, Cooper Rushing, Case Razor, Allis Razor, and Charliegh Razor.  She is also survived by her brother, Larry "Buck" Doyle and wife Brenda; along with many nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends.

In addition to Taylor, her husband of 59 years who passed in 2022, and her parents, Shirley was preceded in death by her grandson, Joshua Tavis Williams; and four of her siblings, Jean Hester, L.D. Doyle, James Howard Doyle, and Joan Toller.

The funeral service will begin at 11 a.m., Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at Boone-Nickell Funeral Home.

Shirley will be laid to rest in Mount Carmel Cemetery.

Pallbearers include Kayla Rushing, Dylan Williams, Aleah Williams, Tyler Rushing, Kyle Williams, and Dalton Williams.  Honorary pallbearers include Adriana Rushing, Cooper Rushing, Cain Williams, and Cole Williams.

Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, at Boone-Nickell.

Friends may offer online condolences at www.boonenickellfuneralhome.com