Shirley Adeline Colwell
Shirley Adeline Colwell, 86, of Rocky Top went to be with the Lord on Sept. 17, 2025, in Powell. She was born April 25, 1939, in Xenia, Ohio, to Robert and Lucille Shaw.
Shirley was a loving mother and grandmother who enjoyed butterflies, flowers and crocheting.
A hard worker throughout her life, she was known for the neatness of her home, a trait passed down from her mother. She loved gardening and tending her yard and always gave thanks to God for each day.
Shirley will rejoice at Heaven’s Gate with her late husband Russell Colwell; son Tim Bryant; her parents Robert and Lucille Shaw; brothers Robert and Michael Shaw; sister Barbara Elswick.
While Shirley celebrates with the Lord, her memory will be carried on by her children, William Miller and wife Linda, Mark Bryant and wife Machelle, Felix Colwell, Sondra Ray and husband Rick, and Karen Bullock and husband Mike; brother, Gary Shaw and wife Beverly; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
To honor Shirley’s life a visitation was held Friday, Sept. 19, 2025, from 11 a.m. to noon at Jones Mortuary in Clinton, followed by a graveside service at 12:30 p.m. at Glen Foust Cemetery in Rocky Top, with Jimmy Ault officiating.