Shirley Guest, age 84

Shirley Guest, age 84, of Forest City, passed away August 19, 2021.

Shirley was born May 11, 1937 in Rutherford County to the late Claude D. Godfrey and Aby Collins Godfrey. She worked at Cone Mill-Cliffside and Broyhill Industries for many years. She was also a cosmetologist. Shirley served as the Vice-Commander or the Ladies Auxiliary for the Rutherford County Honor Guard. She was a longtime member of Riverside Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers, Dovie Goin Godfrey, Gaston David Godfrey and a sister, Janice Crook.

Those left to cherish her memory include her husband of 41 years, Carol Guest; sister, Sudie Joy of Florence, SC; brother, Joe Godfrey (Faye) of Gilkey and several special nieces and nephews.

The funeral service was conducted August 23, 2021 at Harrelson Funeral Chapel with Rev. Ted Blankenship officiating.

Memorial donations are requested to the Riverside Baptist Church Building Fund, PO Box 54, Harris, NC 28074.

Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family.