It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Shirley Ailey of Spring City, Tennessee, born in Maryville, Tennessee, who passed away on February 3, 2024, at the age of 81, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Shirley Ailey to show support.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Dallas Forrester and Virgie Dill Forrester; her husband Richard "Gene" Ailey Sr.; and her siblings, Charles, Don Forrester and Dorothy Deering.

She is survived by : her children, Richard Ailey (Jill) of Spring City, Kelli Morris (Chris) of Spring City, Charles Ailey (Vicki) of Knoxville and Kristina Salter (Donnie) of Hixson, Tennessee. She is also survived by twelve grandchildren, and three great grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial donations be made to the Rhea County Animal Shelter Alliance, 9118 Back Valley Road, Evensville, TN 37332.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Vaughn Funeral Home