Shirley Elizabeth Gaines Obituary

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Shirley Elizabeth Gaines (Corinth, Mississippi), whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on May 8, 2026 at the age of 89. 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 Elizabeth Gaines to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Joseph Carroll Medley and Jessie Mae Pitts; her daughters, Carol Ann Gaines and Mary Margaret Gaines Davis; her uncle Clarence; her aunt Mary Clyde Craig; and her siblings, Lila Price (Lona Odum) and Charles Medley.

She is survived by: her son Craig Benjamin Gaines (Mitzi) of Baldwyn; her grandchildren, Rustin Benjamin Gaines, John Tanner Gaines, Mary Elizabeth Franks, Anna Lee Franks and Jacob Cole Franks; her great grandchildren, Olivia Gaines, Jack Gaines, Will Gaines and Carolina Franks; and her siblings, Clarence Robert "Bob" Craig (Janie) and Nan Craig Miller (Ralph). She is also survived by nieces, nephews, family and friends.