Shirley Ann Cannon, 80, was born May 31, 1942, & passed away peacefully into her beloved Savior's arms on Wednesday, May 3, 2023.

Shirley was a devoted Christian & lifelong Chattanooga resident where she met & fell in love with her husband of 55 years, William "Bill" Cannon. They settled in Red Bank to create a home & life dedicated to their family & children. Her second home was Alpine Baptist Church, where she served the Lord in so many capacities. Her family and Savior were always her life's focus and devotion. As she was blessed with grand and great grandchildren, her love only grew. What a wonderful blessing and legacy she leaves her family and friends to cherish.

She is preceded in death by her loving husband, William "Bill" Cannon, Father James Goins, Mother Eliza Goins, Granddaughter Rebecca Ann Jones, & Sister Diane Mccombs.

She is survived by her daughters, Lisa Jones & Terri Welch (Mark) & Son William "Bill" Cannon Jr. Grandchildren Rachel Lee Jones, Briana Cannon, Caleb Welch (Taylor), & Helen Scott (Jordan) Great Grandchildren Tulolah Simeonsson, Lewis Fortenberry, Ruby Fortenberry, Teal Simpson, Olivia Cannon, Jaxxon Brooks, Declan Cannon, Lillian Pearl Scott, Emmanuel Jones, Aleena Jones, & Felix Jones.

A special thank you to the pallbearers— Caleb Welch, Jordan Scott, James Stitcher, Charles Plott, Anthony Harris.

Honorable Pallbearers— Jaxxon Brooks, Lewis Fortenberry, Emmanuel Jones, Felix Jones.

As Shirley's journey here is done, her everlasting life has just begun. Please join us in celebration of her life on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at 12:30 pm (EST) at Alpine Baptist Church with Pastor Jimmy Fowler officiating.

Internment will follow at Chattanooga National Cemetery.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Alpine Baptist Church before the church service.

Arrangements are by Hamilton Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 4506 Hixson Pike, 423-531-3975.