Shirley Strickland Hearn, 83, passed away peacefully on November 16, 2023 under the care of Georgia Hospice Care at Journey Assisted Living. Originally from Pembroke, GA, she graduated from Bryan County High School in 1958. Shirley lived in Evans County for a large majority of her life. She had lifelong careers in telecommunications and banking. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. Shirley enjoyed gardening, traveling, and being with her family. She was a faithful member of the Claxton First United Methodist Church, where she sang in the choir and taught Sunday School.
She was preceded in death by her husband, H.C. Hearn, Jr.; parents Elsie Layton Strickland and Jessie Floyd Strickland; brother Ernie Strickland; sister Judy Strickland.
Survivors: son, Caughey (Julianne) Hearn of Claxton, GA; daughter, Dene D. (Steve) Wilmot of Hilton Head Island, SC; grandchildren, Bradley Hearn, Banks Hearn, Ashley Wilmot, and Charlie Wilmot; three sisters, Bonita (Richard) Owens, Carolyn (Harold) Horton, and Shelva (Preston) Sikes; several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be Monday, November 20, 2023 at 10am at Claxton First Church, and the funeral will follow immediately after at 11am at the church. The burial will follow at Brewton Cemetery in Hagan, GA.
Pallbearers: Kevin Owens, Greg Owens, John Ebberwine, Michael Akins, Ben Eiford and Tom Kilday
Remembrances: In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Claxton First Church (claxtonfirst.com) or the Alzheimer’s Association(alz.org)