Mrs. Shirley Jean Lankford, age 83, of Fort Payne, Alabama, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2021 at her home that she and her beloved husband, Herschel Lankford, built from the ground up.
She is survived by:
Children: Jeff Lankford (Sherrie) & Steve Lankford (Susan)
Grandchildren: Josh Lankford (Emily), Jordan Lankford, & Jesi Glass (Keaton)
Pallbearers: Josh Lankford, Jordan Lankford, Keaton Glass, Terry Casey, Austin Davis, Colin Casey
The family is accepting flowers or donations to St. Paul United Methodist Church (303 9th St. NW Fort Payne, AL 35967).
Visitation
Date of Visitation: Thursday, January 6, 2022
Visitation Location: Burt Chapel-Fort Payne
Visitation Time: 11:00 AM-1:00 PM
Funeral
Date of Funeral: Thursday, January 6, 2022
Funeral Location: Burt Chapel-Fort Payne
Funeral Time: 1:00 PM
Officiating: Rev. Darrell Morgan
Burial
Date of Burial: Thursday, January 6, 2022
Burial Location: Glenwood Cemetery
Share your condolences:
10 entries.
Judy Lankford
from Orlando wrote on January 11, 2022 at 5:27 pm
I sure do love Shirley and we will greatly her sweet smile, sunny disposition, family talks. Good food, and lasting personality. Know Hershel is happy she is up There with him! Prayers for all of y’all!
Yvonne Mason
from Fort Payne wrote on January 6, 2022 at 3:52 pm
My heart is saddened of the passing of my dear friend, Shirley! I know she is rejoicing in Heaven with her beloved husband. They both were the best neighbors and friends to me that one could ever hope to have. I will miss them both greatly! Prayers for Jeff, Steven, and all the family! God grant you His peace and comfort! Yvonne Mason
Margaret Thacker
from Fort Payne wrote on January 5, 2022 at 8:57 pm
We are so sorry for the family and their grief, but we are so happy for Shirley. She told Ed a year or two ago that nothing meant anything to her, not the house that she and Herschel built, nothing tangible, except her family.
We are happy that she and her love, Herschel are together again.
Connie Killian
from Monroe wrote on January 5, 2022 at 2:45 pm
I am so sorry for your loss. Shirley was a dear friend to me and my Mother. I know she is with Herschel and at peace. My thoughts are with all the family.
Barbara Harper Strange
from Lakeview wrote on January 4, 2022 at 1:50 pm
Shirley and my Mom, Maune Harper loved each other. Precious lady, sad with you all. Praying you feel God’s comfort and peace now and in days ahead. Love to you all.
Michael Miller
from Fort Payne wrote on January 3, 2022 at 4:35 pm
Mrs Lankford was a friend and co-worker of my mother (Di Miller) for many years. Sorry to hear that she's passed away. Trust that the Lord will comfort and guide you all through this time.
Brook Allen
from Augusta, GA wrote on January 3, 2022 at 1:14 pm
Mrs Shirley Lankford was one of the great “mom’s” of Fort Payne! Always motherly and loving to all of Jeff’s and Steve’s friends! Precious memories all will have of Mrs Lankford! Prayers of comfort and love to her family! Brook Allen
