Maxine Marie Stewart Shirley, age 80, of Muscle Shoals, passed away Sunday, June 18, 2023. Visitation will be Saturday, June 24^th from 12:00 noon until 1:00 pm at Williams Funeral Home of Florence. A celebration of life will begin at 1:00 pm in the funeral home chapel.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Angie Stewart; daughters, Peggy Allison and Jodi Gibson; grandson, Andy Green.

Survivors are her husband, Joseph Shirley Sr., children, Donna Sams (Ben) and Joseph Shirley, Jr. (Kelli); sisters, Carol Geijer, Angie Attreau, and Linda Dodaro; brother, Carl Stewart; 11 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Maxine was a member of the Luthran Church. Maxine lived a life full of consistent love and dedication to her family.

Today we’re here to celebrate the life of the strong woman who raised and nourished us all. She never turned her back on her children or grandchildren and always offered her home and love without question or hesitation. She was strong willed and quick with her words to humor and educate those around her. We will miss her warm embrace here on earth but rejoice knowing our lost loved ones before her, will once again get to feel her presence.