Shirley Lee Hearn Lockhart passed away Thursday at Kennestone Hospital in Marietta, Georgia.

She was born on February 21, 1946 to the union of the late Willie Lee and Ruth Mae Hearn in Talladega, Alabama.

She moved to La Grange, GA at an early age, accepted Christ, and joined St. Paul Baptist Church. Later she married Carlton Lockhart and shared two lovely daughters, Willie Ruth and Beverly and remained in La Grange.

She was educated in Troup County. Shirley's career included Manufactory Technician and Health Care for many years. She earned several certificates and was recognized for her hard work and dedication and was admired by peers and coworkers. Caring for others was what she enjoyed most. She provided care for anyone who needed it—family members and friends who were sick, elderly and disabled.

She rededicated her life to Christ and joined Faith Temple Church of Deliverance and remained until her death. There she was an avid member who faithfully attended services and served on several boards, auxiliaries and fundraising committees, and was an assistant and close friend to First Lady, Sister Chivers.

Survivors include her devoted surrogate mother, Ida Maude Nelson; sister, Earnestine Davis; brother-cousin, Vacher Hearn, Jr. (Evelyn) of Atlanta, GA; sister-cousin, Eula Stephens (Earnest) of Lake Spivey, GA; special friend and caretaker, Thomas Edwards of LaGrange, GA; special cousin, Earnestine Williams (Preston); best friend, Willie Ruth Thornton, of Buffalo, New York; special friends: First Lady Chivers, Sandra Johnson, Ellen Dunlap, Lucille Dallas, Marian Cox, all of La Grange, GA and a host of other cousins and friends.

The Celebration of Life Service will be Saturday at 1:00 PM at Faith Temple Church. Apostle C. M. Chivers will officiate. Burial will follow at Southvew Cemetery.

You may express your condolences or sign the guest book by visiting www.lakesdunsonrobertson.com.

The family will be at their home at 209 Johnson Street and will receive friends in the Chapel of Lakes-Dunson-Robertson Funeral Home on Friday from 6-7.

The excellent care of Mrs. Lockhart is being provided by Lakes-Dunson-Robertson Funeral Home.