Shirley Jean (Thompson) Morrison

Shirley Morrison- Johnson City, Tennessee

Shirley Jean Thompson Morrison, 86, of Johnson City, TN, passed away at Lakebridge Healthcare Center, on Sunday, March 20, 2022.  Shirley was born September 22, 1935, in Johnson City, Tennessee to the late Charles Elmer and Ruby Blevins Thompson. 

Shirley was a lifelong resident of Johnson City and was a graduate of Jonesboro High School.  She was a dedicated Christian and a member of The Guiding Light Bible Church.  She was also a wonderful seamstress, cook, and gardener.  She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and aunt who will be missed incredibly by those who knew her.

In addition to her parents, Shirley was preceded in death by her husband, Ted Morrison; a son, Tony Lee Byrd; four brothers: Bill, Jack, Harry, & Don Thompson; a sister, Louise; and a few of her nephews.

Those left to cherish Shirley’s memory include; her son William “Mike” Byrd & wife Marcie; two brothers, Jim & Luther Thompson; grandson, Michael Byrd & wife; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.   

The family will be honoring Shirley’s request with a memorial service at a later date 

Snyder’s Memorial Gardens is honored to serve the family of Ms. Shirley Jean Morrison.