Shirley Reba (Hicks) Worthy

Mrs. Shirley Hicks Worthy, age 80 of Tallapoosa, passed away Saturday, June 25, 2022, in a local hospital.  Born in Tallapoosa, GA, on January 16, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Elbert and Melba Bentley Hicks.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her spouse, Edgar Worthy, her infant son, Joel Worthy, and her sister, Jeannette McDowell. Shirley was employed for many years by the Haralson County Commissioner's Office and retired in October, 2021.  She was a dedicated member of the First Baptist Church in Buchanan.

Shirley loved her family sacrificially, and she was a loyal and devoted friend to many.  She was organized almost to a fault and was also an excellent seamstress.  She created countless dresses for her granddaughters when they were young.  Shirley loved to travel with friends and family.  Her husband, Edgar, stated many times, "Shirley loved to travel so much that she would jump on the school bus if it stopped in front of their home."

Shirley is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Steve & Cindy Bishop Worthy of Buchanan, Phillip Worthy of Bremen, and Jonathan & Wendy Worthy of Buchanan; her sisters, Jacqueline Roberts of Tallapoosa, and Edith & Fred Hunnicut of Chapin SC; and her brother, David & Phyllis Hicks of Tallapoosa.  She is also survived by her precious grandchildren: Jessica & Jared Pervis, Amy & Brian LeHeup, Benjamin Worthy, Hannah & Cody Spicer, and Cameron Worthy; and her great-grandchildren, Adeline Pervis and Max Spicer, as well as other family and friends.

Funeral services for Mrs. Shirley Worthy will be conducted at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, June 29, 2022, at the First Baptist Church in Buchanan, with Rev. Dr. Allan Wilburn and Rev. Dr. Hunter Roe officiating.  Interment will follow in the Baptist Tabernacle Cemetery in Tallapoosa with the following gentlemen serving as pallbearers: Ben Worthy, Cameron Worthy, Cody Spicer, Brian McDowell, Mitchell McDowell, and Randy Pate.  The family will receive friends on Tuesday evening between the hours of 6:00 and 8:00 PM at the Buchanan First Baptist Church.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Shirley's memory may be made to the Buchanan First Baptist Church Kitchen Fund, 500 Buchanan Bypass, Buchanan, GA 30113.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to the Tanner Carrollton ICU nurses who gave wonderful, compassionate care to their mother.

Hutcheson's Memorial Chapel & Crematory of Buchanan is honored to serve the Worthy family.

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