Shirley Jean McWilliams Obituary
Shirley Jean McWilliams, born on April 16, 1950, passed away on October 18, 2026. Shirley leaves behind family members and others who acknowledge this loss. 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 Jean McWilliams to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Erskin Estes and Juanita Cox Estes; her husband Jefferson Ralph "J. R." McWilliams; and her brother Tom Estes. She is survived by: her children, Alicia Tonette Grazer of Montgomery, Dr. Sabrina Jeanette Palmer (Nathan) of Waterville, Iowa and Joseph Erskin McWilliams of Benton; her siblings, Alice "Tootie" Smith (Terry) of Grand Tower, Illinois, Sam Estes of Hayti, Doyle Estes of Gilbertsville, Roger Estes (Kathy) of Birmingham and John Estes (Dana) of Benton; her grandchildren, Shareigha Figureoa (Mark), Calista Morris, Blake Carter and Ashlynn Rucker; and her great grandchildren, Leonardo Figureoa, Alexander Figureoa, Cyrus Figureoa, Sophia Brackett and Alivia Rucker.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 22nd 2026 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Life Celebration Center of Filbeck-Cann (1003 Poplar St, Benton, KY 42025). A funeral service will be held on Friday, October 23rd 2026 at 2:00 PM at the same location.
