With deepest sorrow we announce the passing of Shirley Ann (Hatcher) Johnson.

On February 26, 2026, Shirley entered a peaceful eternal rest at home in Atlanta, GA.

Shirley Ann (Hatcher) Johnson was born in Gadsden, Alabama on April 21, 1945 to the late Webb Williams and the late Frances Nowell-Robertson. A native of Gadsden, Alabama, Shirley later moved to Atlanta, Georgia which became her home.

Shirley was a self-taught pianist who taught each of her children to play piano. She instilled in them a deep love of music and collectively they play numerous instruments which include piano, drums, and all string instruments: violin, viola, cello and bass. This legacy of her love for and gift of music was also passed down to her grandchildren who are also gifted musicians as well.

Shirley was a humble woman and later in life chose to live a simpler, quieter, more peaceful life.

Shirley was preceded in death by her parents and her son, Griffin Hatcher, Sr.

She leaves to cherish her memory her children, Lolisa Francina Hatcher, Ruby Irisana Hatcher, Delyne Victtor Hatcher, Sonny Darrel Hatcher (Charnell) and Solomon Lee Hatcher (Danielle); Daughter-in-love, Nina; her grandchildren, Audreanna, Griffin Jr., Symone, Kyleigh, Lakeisha, April, Latonya, Barett, and Chloe; numerous great grandchildren; and her siblings, Patricia Palmore-Williams, Larry Palmore (Jearline), Robert Palmore (Stephanie), Jimmy Robertson, Johnny Robertson (Teresa), and Tony Robertson.

In addition to these loved ones, she is survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and close associates.

Public Viewing: 1 PM - 6 PM on Friday, March 6, 2026 at Gadsden Memorial Funeral Home

Graveside Service and Interment: 1:00 PM on Saturday, March 7, 2026, Lincoln Hill Cemetery - 408 Miller Ave Gadsden, AL 35903

Please remember her family in your prayers.

Service by Professionals, Gadsden Memorial Funeral Home