Shirley Plier Howard Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Shirley Plier Howard of Thorsby, Alabama, who passed away on March 19, 2026, at the age of 83, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Shirley Plier Howard to pay them a last tribute.
As we bid adieu to Shirley's earthly form, let us not dwell on the void left in her wake, but rather celebrate the legacy of love and inspiration Shirley has bequeathed us. For though she may have departed from our sight, her spirit remains a timeless beacon, guiding loved ones through the labyrinth of life's journey.
She was predeceased by: her father Harold Riggins; her former husband Doil Eugene Plier; her husband Willie Joel Howard; her mother Rosa Lee Riggins; her son Darryl Eugene Plier; and her brother John Ed Riggins.
She is survived by: her daughter Debra Plier Hubbard (Joe); her sister Jerrie Childress Compton; and her stepdaughter Retha Bryant (Paul). She is also survived by numerous Grands, Nieces, Nephews.
