Shirley Parker Southern 89 of Austinville, VA passed away on Friday, February 19, 2021 at Carrington Place in Wytheville, VA. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Moses Southern; father, Arthur Lee Parker; mother, Elsie Worley Parker Runyon, a son Charles Michael Southern, grandson, Kevin Southern, three brothers, Mike, George "Joe Bill", and Lee Parker.

She is survived by her children and spouses, Nancy Humphreys of Wytheville, Janice and Ronnie Gardner of Knoxville, TN, and Kathy Hawks of Mt. Airy, NC; four grandchildren, Jason Gardner, Amy Lyle, Cameron Lineback, and Brian Southern; three great-granddaughters, Kara Lyle, Allison Lyle, Adalind Southern; brother, Randy Runyon; and sister-in-law, Nina Parker Cook.

Graveside Service and Burial will be held on Tuesday, February, 23, 2021 at 1:00 PM at the White Allen Cemetery with Pastor Russell Payne officiating. There will be no visitation. Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel is serving the Southern Family.