Shirley Taylor McAbee Obituary
The family announces the passing of Shirley Taylor McAbee of Asheville, North Carolina on August 14, 2026. Shirley, born on May 10, 1955, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Shirley Taylor McAbee to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Howard Leonard Taylor and Shirley Jones Taylor McElreath; and her mother-in-law Vivian. She is survived by: her husband Kenneth R. McAbee of Asheville; her son Michael McAbee (Shannon McAbee) of Asheville; her grandchildren, Taylor McAbee of Philadelphia, PA, Caden McAbee of Asheville and Milla McAbee of Asheville; her siblings, Carolyn Taylor Chambers (Dennis) of Candler, Donna Taylor Mayhue (Allen) of Fletcher, Ronnie McElreath (Cindy) of Canton and Wade McElreath (Amy) of Fletcher; her brother-in-law Bruce McAbee (Rita) of Newton-Conover; her nieces and nephews, Wendy Chambers, Melissa Mayhue-Schlagmuller, Stacey Mayhue-Summerlin, Brian McElreath, Scott McElreath, Kaitlyn McElreath Sparks, Tanner McElreath and Marsha Smith Bradley; and her friends, Carolyn Butler, Arden and Betty Fraley of Asheville.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Reynolds Baptist Church.
