Shirley Perry

Mrs Shirley Marie Perry passed away peacefully in Springfield, Georgia on Thursday, March 26th.

Shirley was born to Robert Lovell Sr and Mazell Lovell on December 5th 1952 in Bainbridge Georgia. She attended Savannah High School before giving birth to her wonderful daughter Debra Dawn Kessler and son David Dexter Deloach.

Shirley was a beloved southern belle who spent her adult life in Dublin Georgia making friends and taking care of family. Her Dublin Church was Bethsaida Baptist and she love attending.

She will be remembered by her closest friend and daughter Debbie Kessler ( Jeffery Kessler); her grandchildren Cage and Jordan Kessler; as well as her brothers, Robert Lovell Jr (Christine) and William Lovell (Harriet); and her sister, Gwyn Harper.

Funeral services will be 11 am Saturday, March 28, 2026 in the funeral home chapel.

Interment will be in Effingham Memorial Gardens.

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel (912) 754-6421.

This is a courtesy announcement from Stanley Funeral Home and Crematory/Dublin Chapel.