Shirley Keith Obituary

The family of Shirley Keith of Fuquay Varina, North Carolina announces her passing on July 16, 2026. Shirley, born on January 30, 1936, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Shirley Keith to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Charlie L. Dean and Emily H. Dean; her husband Tommy S. Keith; her daughter Karen Keith Stewart; her brothers, Charlie L. Dean Jr. and Jimmy Dean; and her brother-in-law Bobby Hamilton.

She is survived by: her daughters, Diane Keith Mauldin (Wayne) of Fuquay-Varina and Kathy Keith Swan (Tommy) of Buies Creek; her grandchildren, Mallory Mauldin Goodnight (Chad), Alan Swan, Austin Swan, Taylor Stewart Johnson (Mason) and Thomas Stewart (Maureen Fitts); her great grandchildren, Graysen Goodnight, Ethan Goodnight and Lily Johnson; and her sisters, Billie Dean Hamilton and Faye Dean Washington (Pete). She is also survived by nieces, extended family members, and dear friends.