Shirley Watson, 78, passed on Thursday, November 6, 2025 in Phenix City, AL.
Shirley Ann Farr Watson was born on August 11, 1947, to Booker T. Farr Jr. and Amanda Bridgman Farr who preceded her in death. Shirley spent her lifelong career as a medical receptionist, retiring from Tacoma General Hospital. She lived quietly in Tacoma enjoying talking on the phone with family and friends and researching her family genealogy.
She is survived by sisters Barbara J. Woods Bronx, NY, Veda C. (Charles) Whitfield Jackson, TN, Donna Frazier Miami, FL, Sarita Poston Jackson, TN; sister-in-law Cleo Farr; brother Booker T. Farr III (Jacqueline) Ragland, AL; daughter Sica (Marc) Taliaferro; and son Eddie Whittaker; dozens of nieces, nephews, and grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by brother Maurice A. Farr; sisters Felicia Farr-Fuller and Shawn Faith Farr; daughter Shauntey Baity.
Special acknowledgements and thanks to dear friend Linda Walz and special caregiver and friend Kecia Taliaferro.
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