Shirley Thigpen Mercer
February 24, 1935
July 4, 2024
Graveside Service
Saturday, July 6, 2024
11:00 AM
East Duplin Memorial Gardens, Beulaville
Beulaville, NC
Shirley Thigpen Mercer, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and lifelong resident of Beulaville, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, July 4, 2024. Born February 24, 1935, she was the daughter of Clarence Gibson Sr. and Rowena Lanier Thigpen. Shirley was predeceased by her husband, Reuben Earl Mercer, and was the last of her siblings to pass.
Shirley is survived by her sons, Earl Trent Mercer (wife Barbara) and William Frederick Mercer; six grandchildren, Candice, Wendy, Will, Kaylin, Emily, and Robert; great-grandchildren, Grace, Rylee, Lucas, Liam, and Emryn; and numerous nieces and nephews. Shirley enjoyed traveling, gardening, cooking, reading, sewing, and painting. She was active in her church and community organizations in her younger years. Shirley will be remembered for her loving gentle spirit, grace, and kindness.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Cedar Fork Mennonite Church (for the Youth Group) 1353 Cedar Fork Rd, Beulaville, NC 28518.
