Shirley Ann Gatlin

Shirley Ann Gatlin, a resident of Dothan, AL, passed away on Thursday, December 30, 2021 at Wesley Place.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00pm on Thursday, January 6, 2022 in Auburndale Cemetery.

Shirley was born on June 17, 1937 in Auburndale, FL to Clifford and Elva Gatlin. After graduating from Auburndale High School she started working as a secretary at Patrick Airforce Base. Shirley then worked at Adams Packing Company as a packer. She moved to Dothan in 2002. Shirley was a loving mother, enjoyed spending time with her family and loved to sing and dance. She had a strong faith in God. Shirley was a member of Orange Street Church of Christ. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and her sister, Ellen Gatlin Stokes.

Survivors include her three children, Peggy Chattelle (Mickey Smith), Paula Gatlin Booker and Gerald (Misty) Gatlin; 10 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and one niece, Sandra Stokes Stansell.

"Dear Mother, the tears I shed today are because I miss you so! Especially on this day and I wanted to know… you are always in my heart and will be till the end when I see you once again. I love you!" - Peggy