Shirley Shepherd Tuck, age 88, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2024. Shirley was born in Columbus, Georgia to Bernice Sanders and John Hoyt Shepherd. Shirley was a native of Phenix City, AL. She graduated from Auburn University with a degree in education and then a Master’s Degree out of West Georgia. She was a school principal for many years. Shirley was a proud American and a patriotic member of the Republican Party, but above all, Shirley loved her family.
Shirley is survived by her daughter’s Sherilyn (John) Werner; and Holly (Greg) Boatright; her grandchildren Courtney (John) Ehl, and John Taylor Boatright,and a host of brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews.
Shirley was preceded in death by her husband Marston Tuck; her father, John Hoyt Shepherd; her mother Bernice Sanders; and her grandchild, Charlie (Bennett) Boatright.
A visitation for Shirley will be held Thursday, June 20, 2024 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Welti Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 8817 Co. Rd. 747, Cullman, AL 35055. A celebration of life funeral service will follow at 2:00 PM with interment to take place at the Welti Cumberland Church Cemetery.
Moss Service Funeral Home will be directing.
Floral Tributes will be accepted, however, Mrs. Tucks family has kindly asked that memorial contributions be made to Westminster Assisted Living activities department, 1020 Olive St SW, Cullman, AL 35055
