Mary Yvonne Shirey
Mrs. Mary Yvonne Shirey, 70, of Guin, passed away on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at her residence.
Born on June 6, 1954, she was the daughter of Roy and Willie Mae Barnes O’Mary. Mary was born and raised in Sulligent, and a graduate of Sulligent High School. In 1975 she married her husband, Keith, and together, they moved to Guin where they began and raised their family. Mary was employed for more than 30 years with McCoy Manufacturing before her illness. A faithful member of Bethlehem Freewill Baptist Church, Mary was deeply rooted in her love for God. In her spare time, she enjoyed reading, shopping, attending church services and spending time with her grandchildren.
Mrs. Shirey is survived by her husband, Raymond Keith Shirey; daughter, Jennifer Yvonne Duckworth (Danny); grandsons, Ryan Shirey (Katlyn) and Cody Duckworth (Kailee Johnson); step granddaughters, Tiffany Thompson (Gage) and Kristyn Duckworth Murphy (Logan) great-grandson, Raiden Keith Shirey; brother, Kenneth O’Mary (Pam); sisters, Wanda Allen (Joe) and Barbara Goode (Danny); sisters-in-law, Yvonne Whittle (Eugene) and Mariam Boyett O’Mary; and a host of nieces, nephews and other family members.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Shirey was preceded in death by infant son, Bryan Shirey; infant daughter, Mary Shirey; brothers, Roger O’Mary, Michael O’Mary, Charles O’Mary and Gary O’Mary; and brother-in-law, Eugene Whittle.
The family of Mrs. Shirey would like to express their heart-felt gratitude to Cassidy Norton and Jessica Hammock of Hospice of Northwest Alabama for the care given during their time of need.
Funeral services for Mrs. Shirey were held on April 22, 2025, at the Bowen Funeral Home Chapel with burial following in the Bethlehem Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery.
Bowen Funeral Home
981 State Highway 253
Winfield, AL 35594
205-487-4327
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