Family Card - Person Sheet
Family Card - Person Sheet
NameShirley Ann Kepley 
Birth26 Jan 1936, Rowan County, NC
Death27 Aug 2020, Rowan County, NC
Burial29 Aug 2020, Faith Baptist Church Cemetery, Faith, Rowan County, NC
FatherGarner Webster Kepley (1912-2007)
MotherBertha Kepley (1915-2003)
Spouses
Birth19 Nov 1934, Cabarrus County, NC
Death26 Sep 2004, Presbyterian Hospital, Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, NC
Burial29 Sep 2004, Faith Baptist Church Cemetery, Faith, Rowan County, NC
FatherJohnnie Andrew Russ (1911-1994)
MotherMary Ethel Beaver (1915-2001)
Marriage2 Oct 1955
ChildrenMelody
Jill (1961-)
Amy Sue
Lydia
Notes for Shirley Ann Kepley
Shirley Ann Russ
Shirley Ann Kepley Russ, 84 of Salisbury passed away at her home on August 27, 2020. Born January 26, 1936 in Rowan County, the daughter of the late Garner W. Kepley and Bertha K. Kepley.
Shirley was a graduate from Granite Quarry High School. She also graduated from Salisbury School of Cosmetology and was a hairdresser for 25 years. She retired from Cone Mills after 28 years of service.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husband Clyde W. Russ in 2004; sister Rose Arey; brother Gary Kepley and grandson Baby Boy Fisher.
Those left to cherish her memory are her daughters Melody Welch (Stan) of Asheville; Jill Fisher of Salisbury, Amy Sifford (Richard) of Rockwell; Lydia Larios (Jorge) of Faith; and Machelle Frick (Andy) of Salisbury. She is survived by 8 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. She also has many nieces, nephews and cousins who she loved dearly.
Shirley was a lifetime and faithful member of Faith Baptist Church. She was a member of the Vera Cook Sunday School Class, the Open Door Circle and past choir member. For 25+ years, she directed many programs including the annual Senior Adult Ice Cream Socials each August as well as directing many beloved Christmas Eve Programs. She served on numerous committees in the church as well. She was a pillar of faith and love to her family.
Due to COVID-19, no formal visitation is planned. Services will be held on Saturday, August 29, 2020 at 2:00pm at Faith Baptist Church, Faith, NC, conducted by Rev. Stephen Dewalt and Dr. Stan Welch. The body will lie in state beginning at 1:00pm. Following the funeral, burial services will be held at the Faith Baptist Church Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Faith Baptist Church Building Fund, Faith NC.
The family would like to extend a special note of thanks and gratitude to her special niece Sally Bame, her NP Deanna Garmon and to the wonderful staff of Novant Hospice Care.
Powles Staton Funeral Home honored provider of Veterans Funeral Care is assisting the Russ family.
Shirley Ann Kepley Russ, 84 of Salisbury passed away at her home on August 27, 2020. Born January 26, 1936 in Rowan County, the daughter of the late Garner W. Kepley and Bertha K. Kepley.
Shirley was a graduate from Granite Quarry High School. She also graduated from Salisbury School of Cosmetology and was a hairdresser for 25 years. She retired from Cone Mills after 28 years of service.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husband Clyde W. Russ in 2004; sister Rose Arey; brother Gary Kepley and grandson Baby Boy Fisher.
Those left to cherish her memory are her daughters Melody Welch (Stan) of Asheville; Jill Fisher of Salisbury, Amy Sifford (Richard) of Rockwell; Lydia Larios (Jorge) of Faith; and Machelle Frick (Andy) of Salisbury. She is survived by 8 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. She also has many nieces, nephews and cousins who she loved dearly.
Shirley was a lifetime and faithful member of Faith Baptist Church. She was a member of the Vera Cook Sunday School Class, the Open Door Circle and past choir member. For 25+ years, she directed many programs including the annual Senior Adult Ice Cream Socials each August as well as directing many beloved Christmas Eve Programs. She served on numerous committees in the church as well. She was a pillar of faith and love to her family.
Due to COVID-19, no formal visitation is planned. Services will be held on Saturday, August 29, 2020 at 2:00pm at Faith Baptist Church, Faith, NC, conducted by Rev. Stephen Dewalt and Dr. Stan Welch. The body will lie in state beginning at 1:00pm. Following the funeral, burial services will be held at the Faith Baptist Church Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Faith Baptist Church Building Fund, Faith NC.
The family would like to extend a special note of thanks and gratitude to her special niece Sally Bame, her NP Deanna Garmon and to the wonderful staff of Novant Hospice Care.
Powles Staton Funeral Home honored provider of Veterans Funeral Care is assisting the Russ family.