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Shirley Faye West

August 17, 1943 — September 23, 2021

Shirley Faye West was born August 17, 1943 in Bethel Springs, TN, the daughter of the late Amos Albert and Mary Garner Lipford.

She was a 1961 Adamsville High School Graduate. Shirley and her husband Bedford moved to Bolivar in 1976 where they raised a family. She enjoyed word puzzles and loved her family. She was an avid Christian with strong faith in God and a giving heart. She loved helping others.

Mrs. West departed this life on September 23, 2021 in Bolivar, Tennessee at the age of 78 Years, 1 Month, 6 Days.

Mrs. West is survived by her daughter, April Nicole Avent and husband Jeremy; step daughter, Betsy Gayle Longest; five grandchildren: Emma Claire Avent, Seth Samuel Avent, Jessica Marie Fish, Keaton Gage Massey, Dionna Faye Massey; she was a "Special Mom" to her five nieces and nephews: Rose Hardin, Dennis young, Vickie Wilburn, Norma Robinson, Jackie Lipford; two special hospice nurses, Caroline and Shelby; special friend, Becky Swain.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. West was preceded in death by her husband, Bedford Forrest West; two sisters, Betty Sue Henry and Peggy Ruth Shull; and a brother, Charles Lipford.
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Saturday, September 25, 2021

10:00am - 1:00 pm (Eastern time)

Shackelford Funeral Directors

160 West Cypress Avenue, Selmer, TN 38375

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Saturday, September 25, 2021

Starts at 1:00 pm (Eastern time)

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160 West Cypress Avenue, Selmer, TN 38375

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