Shirley Mae Sweet, age 77 of Taylorsville passed away on August 15, 2019 at her residence after a period of declining health. Born to the late John R. and Annie Wallace. Shirley was of the Baptist faith, during her working career she worked at Peidmont Wood, Lewittes, Chaircraft and Carolina Glove. Shirley loved her flower gardens and at Christmas time all the lights and enjoyed everyone coming to see the displays.
Shirley was also preceded in death by her husband of 58 years Graydon Sweet, two brothers, Raymond and J.C. Wallace three sisters, Mable St. Clair, Thelma Johnson and Lucille Burgess.
Shirley is survived by two daughters, Teresa Lovett of Taylorsville and Penny Branton and fiancé Terry Cole of Morganton, granddaughter, Ashleigh L. Cornelius and husband Travis, two great-granddaughters, Adalynn and Alyssa Cornelius of Statesville.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Alexander Funeral and Cremation Service.
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