Shirley Lesley Fisher's Obituary
Shirley Lesley Fisher, 85, of Albemarle passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at Bethany Woods. Funeral services are scheduled at 1 PM on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at Memorial Baptist Church, officiated by Pastor Jon Ferguson. Burial will follow at Stanly Gardens of Memory. The family will receive friends from 11:30 AM - 12:45 PM prior to the hour of service.
Shirley was born in Rowan County on September 22, 1939, to the late Clinton and Margaret Lesley. She is lovingly survived by her son, David Fisher, Jr. and his wife Sarah of Albemarle, daughters, Audrey Fisher Gaydon (James) of Concord and Susan Fisher of Albemarle, grandchildren, Jason Pinion (Megan), Allison Neal (Sam), Jason Plyler (Andrea), Jessica Crisco (Matt), Lesley Rummage (Brandon), Brandon Gaydon (Danielle), great-grandchildren, Ethen, Emry, Ezra, Kylee, Jaxon, Liam, Deacon, Cooper, Jaxon, Kathryn, Dalton, Adaline, Sophia, Raleigh, Abby, and Tyler, brother-in-law, Dan Fisher (Ellen), and special k9 companion, Buddy
Shirley was preceded in death by her husband, David Fisher, Sr. in 2022, grandson, Benjamin Plyler, granddaughter Lesley Plyler, brother Robert Lesley, and sisters, Evelyn Evans and Ruby Shores.
Ms. Shirley was a great mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She loved her family and enjoyed having all the grandchildren around. Shirley loved attending Church and especially loved her Sunday School class. She enjoyed traveling to the beach.
The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the staff at Atrium Health Stanly, Bethany Woods Nursing Facility, and Cardinal Hospice for the care they provided to Ms. Shirley.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be sent to the Memorial Baptist Church Building Fund, (873 Pee Dee Ave. Norwood, NC 28128
Stanly Funeral and Cremation of Albemarle is serving the Fisher family.
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