Mrs. Shirley Myracle

April 22, 1935 - January 11, 2021

Shirley was a devoted wife, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, otherwise known as “Granny.” One of four children born to the late Letha Powers Milam and the late Ray Milam on April 22, 1935, she passed away in Lexington on Monday, January 11, at the age of 85. Shirley married her husband Buck in 1949, and they had a full life together for 71 years. They moved to the Chicago area for jobs, where Shirley worked as a key operator for Quasar for many years. They returned home to Huron in Henderson County to begin their retirement together. Shirley had many hobbies that included growing and caring for her flowers and shrubs, feeding the hummingbirds, watching the purple martins, and crocheting. Her real love was fishing. She fished professionally in the Bass’N’Gals circuit and then with Buck five days a week. She was also a big fan of NASCAR and Dale Earnhardt. She is survived by her daughter Rosemary (Donald) Harris, brother Larry Milam, sister Carolym “Teenie” Blankenship, three grandchildren: William Lambert (Dawn), Jennifer Lambert, and Aaron Lambert; two great-grandchildren: Alexander and Austin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Romney “Buck,” son Billy Roy, infant daughter Sarah Jane, sister Raymell Maxwell, and half-brother Ronnie Milam. The family will receive friends on Sat. January 16, 2021, from 4:00-7:00 p.m. at Pafford Funeral Home, and requests all visitors wear a mask and observe social distancing guidelines. Graveside services are scheduled for Sunday, January 17, 2021, at 1:00 p.m., at Hare Cemetery, with Pastor Marty Comer officiating. Pafford Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.