Rebecca “Becky” Ann Shirley, 66, passed away Sunday morning, November 8, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Springfield, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Alvin and Armilla (Nicholson) Hudgens. A residential house cleaner, Becky cherished her son and family and enjoyed the outdoors, live music, and being with people. Her family and friends will always remember how she made sure they had enough to eat. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, David Shirley; brothers, Ronald and Jackie Hudgens; and sister, Vanice Biggs. She is survived by her son, Brandon Joe Shirley; brothers, Don Hudgens, Norris (Bonnie) Hudgens, and Jerry Hudgens; sisters, Seleta (Robert Barrett and Kaye (Gary Barnes); as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at 1pm in the Chapel of Cheatham County Funeral Home with Bob Binkley officiating. Burial will follow alongside her husband in Felts Cemetery in Ashland City, Tennessee. Visitation will be the same day from 10am until the service hour of 1pm. Serving as pallbearers are Alex Hudgens, Trent Hudgens, Jeremy Hudgens, Tarron Biggs, Noah Smotherman, and Wesley Smotherman. Honorary pallbearers are Don Hudgens, Norris Hudgens, Jerry Hudgens, Roy Biggs, Gary Barnes, and Robert Barrett.
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This obituary was published by Cheatham County Funeral Home.
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