Shirley Adams Speer passed away peacefully February 18, 2022, in Greenville, SC at the age of 84. She was born September 19, 1937, in Shelbyville, KY to the late William F. "Drag" and Martha F. "Foxy" Adams.
After graduating from Shelbyville High School in 1955, Shirley received her undergraduate degree in education from Transylvania University and subsequently obtained graduate degrees from the University of Louisville and Western Kentucky University. Following a long and prosperous career in public school education, Shirley retired in 1991 as an Administrator of the Jefferson County Public School System in Louisville, KY. During her retirement, Shirley spent most of her time traveling and visiting with family.
In addition to her parents, Shirley was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 43 years, Carroll L. Speer, and brother, William T. "Billy" Adams.
Left to cherish Shirley's memory are her three children, Rex (Mianne) Speer of Lakeland, FL, Kristi (Jason) Porter of Simpsonville, SC, and Daniel Speer of Charlotte, NC; and five grandsons, Nolan, Alexander, Nathaniel, and Benjamin Speer and Dawson Porter.
A private family service will be held March 7, 2022, at Grove Hill Cemetery in Shelbyville, KY.
Expressions of sympathy can be made through donations to the Greenville Humane Society or Grove Hill Cemetery.