Shirley Ann Owens

Shirley Owens ObituaryObituary published on Legacy.com by Whitsell Funeral Home - Morganfield on Mar. 16, 2026.Shirley Ann Owens, age 77, of Morganfield, KY, passed away on March 15, 2026, at Linda White Hospice House in Evansville, IN, following complications from ALS. She was born on July 9, 1948, in Greenville, KY, to William E. "Flubby" Martin and Anna Jo Martin.Shirley had a vibrant spirit and a love for life that she shared freely with those around her. She especially enjoyed singing karaoke and dancing, and she never missed a chance to bring joy to a room. One of her greatest passions was fishing-her favorite sport and a pastime that brought her peace and happiness.She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Elmer Owens.Survivors includeSon Bill (April) Owens of Dixon, KYDaughter Pam (Donnie) Powell of Morganfield, KYSisters Sue Michael of Morganfield, KYJanie Green of Central City, KYRegina Martin of Greenville, KYMartha Jane Ford of Killeen, TXBrother Keneuk (Leslie) Helton of Madisonville, KYGrandchildren Cody (Andrea) Owens and Savannah DaltonGreat Grandchildren Sadie, Brycen, Scarlet, and HazelAlso survived by several nieces and nephewsFuneral service will be 3 PM Friday March 20, 2026 at Whitsell Funeral Home in Morganfield, KY.Visitation will be 11 AM until service time Friday at the funeral home.Burial will be in Boxville Odd Fellows Cemetery.Memorial contributions may be made to St. Anthony's Hospice, 2410 S. Green Street, Henderson, KY 42420 or Ronald McDonald House Global, 26345 Network PlaceChicago, IL 60673-1263.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.