Shirley Mae Talley Ware Obituary
In loving memory of Shirley Mae Talley Ware of McMinnville, Tennessee, who departed this world on October 8, 2025 at the age of 87. Shirley leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Robert Talley and Thelma Taylor Talley; her spouse J. C. Ware; her stepdaughter Cathy Ware Talley; her granddaughter Courtney Beaty; and her siblings, Jack Talley, Charles Talley, Wayne Talley, Brenda Wanamaker and Peggy Verplank.
She is survived by: her children, Jackie Ware of McMinnville, TN, Kenneth Ware of McMinnville, TN, John Ross of McMinnville, TN, Joe Ross of McMinnville, TN and Kelly Ross of McMinnville, TN; her stepdaughter Sandra Ware Burger of McMinnville, TN; and her grandchildren, Heather Ross, John Wesley Ross, Luke Ross, Crystal Ross, Joseph Ross, Hunter Ware, Alex Ware and Camden Ware. She is also survived by nine great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 12th 2025 from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM and on Monday, October 13th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the High Funeral Home (101 College St, McMinnville, TN 37110). A graveside service will be held on Monday, October 13th 2025 at 11:30 AM at the Faulkner Cemetery (480 Upper Faulkner Springs Rd, McMinnville, TN 37110).
