Shirley McKeown Obituary
The memory of Shirley McKeown (New Albany, Mississippi), born in Ripley, Mississippi, who passed away on May 5, 2025 at the age of 82, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As Shirley departs from our midst, her spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved Shirley. Though Shirley may no longer walk beside us, her legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Woodrow Windham and Opal Windham; and her husband Major McKeown. She is survived by: her children, Barbara Gates (Rickey), Patricia Johnson (Kendell), Donald and Ronnie McKeown; and her siblings, Ann Cornelius, Teresa Bullock, Herman and Gary Windham. She is also survived by nine grandchildren and sixteen great-grandchildren.
