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Shirley Chambers King Obituary

Shirley Dimple Chambers King, age 79 of Lexington, AL passed away Saturday October 18, 2025 at home. She was a native of Lauderdale Co, AL, a retired supervisor from Seasons 2, and of the Baptist faith. She loved everyone with her whole heart and never met a stranger. Shirley got much enjoyment playing games with family, thrift shopping and Alabama Football. Never missing an opportunity to share “Roll Tide”.  Funeral Services will be held at  Loretto Memorial Chapel  on Tuesday October 21, 2025 at 2:00 pm. Jeff Cruse and Ethan Gibson will be officiating.  Burial will follow in Mt. Pleasant Baptist Cemetery . Visitation will be from 6:00 pm  to 8:00 pm  on Monday October 20, 2025 at Loretto Memorial Chapel  .


 


Survivors are: 


Son-              Larry Glenn King & wife Nancy “Stell”                     Lexington, AL


Grandson-   Dusty King & wife Ella                                                  St. Florian, AL 


Sister-          Snow Howard                                                                 Rogersville, AL


Brother in law- Ronnie King & Wife Betty Jo                                 Lexington, AL


Preceded In Death By:


Parents-    Aubrey & Lillie Mae Wilson Chambers


Husband- Larry Earnest King


Daughter- Libby Jan Head


Granddaughter- Baylee Nicole Head


Sisters- Betty Stark & Dorothy Foust


Brothers- James Chambers & Dewey Chambers


Parent in laws- Arnold “Bud” & Elizabeth King


Pallbearers will be- Colt Balentine, Kerry Lash, Chris Bolen


                                  Brian Bolen, Anthony Foust & Wallace Tucker


Honorary Pallbearer- Ronnie King


A special thank you to her Sister in law, Betty Jo King, her caregiver Susie Richardson and the Nurses and Staff of Hospice of North Alabama, Tara Tucker, Lisa Chandler, Daniel Freemon and Gracie Berryman.

Published by The Advertiser-Tribune on Oct. 19, 2025.

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Joyce Chapman

October 21, 2025

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Tina & Brad Stewart

October 20, 2025

Thinking of you & sending hugs & prayers.

Emma Martin

October 19, 2025

Now ShirleyYou can’t cheat at cards or dominos with Jesus. In all seriousness, playing games around the table at Ninnies house will always be my favorite memory of you! Fly high!

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