Shirley Carney Crump

Mrs. Shirley Carney Crump, 86, of Calhoun, passed away at her residence on Thursday, June 13, 2024, following a brief illness. She was born in Calhoun, Georgia, on October 12, 1937, to the late Lewis Denver Carney and Pearle Price Carney. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William Banks Crump; brothers, A.D. Carney (Effie), James Carney (Jenette), Rayford Carney (Virginia), Charles Carney (Dorothy); sisters, Frances Goss (Hubert), Betty Sue Edwards, Catherine Haygood (Bobby), and Dorothy Wilson (Clinton).

She was a dedicated member of Concord Baptist Church.

Shirley is survived by her sons, Lee Crump and Paul Crump; sister, Mary Ruth Robinson; brother-in-law, Melvin Edwards; grandchildren, Emmiline Crump, Lea Jordon, Crystal Whitfield; great-grandchildren, Paisley Jordon, Laykn Jordon, Goerge Whitfield, Chase Whitfield; and several nieces and nephews. 

Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, June 18, at Noon from Concord Baptist Church, with Bro. Randy Sutherland and Rev. Joe Hall officiating. Music will be arranged by Pat Hall and Joe Geer. Interment will follow in Gaines Cemetery, with Rev. Mike Janow conducting the graveside service. Pallbearers serving will include Ricky Witt, Tyrone Wilson, Stevie Robinson, Barry Hall, Gabe Edwards, and Eddie Carney. Honorary pallbearers include Kip Williams, Ronald Graham, Ricky Willix, Sammy Witt, Matt Barton, Kelly Carney, Barry Rickett, and Roy King.

The family will receive friends Monday evening at Concord Baptist Church between 5:00 PM and 9:00 PM.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Concord Baptist Church, P.O. Box 133, Fairmount, GA 30139, or https://cbcfairmount.com/give/.

The Brannon family and staff are honored to serve the family of Mrs. Shirley Carney Crump.