Shirley Wilson

Shirley Jean Wilson of Cleveland, GA passed away In her home at age 91 on April 16, 2026 due to chronic illness.

Born in 1934 in Des Moines, Iowa. She is a graduate of Tuscon High school (AZ) and attended Wright State University (Ohio) studying music theory and piano. She is a
non-denominational Christian as a believer in our Lord and Savior Jesus the Christ. She was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother. With multiple talents, Shirley was a singer in Hollywood performing as a background vocalist with the Ken Darby singers in notable movies such as ‘An Affair to Remember’, ‘South Pacific’ and ‘Damn Yankees’.

She was an artistic Quilter for 25 years; and also a league tennis player for 30 years in St. Petersburg, FL.

Shirley is survived by husband George Wilson, son Bryan Wilson, daughter Jacqueline Frakes, grandson Dawson Frakes and brother Ron Lichty. Preceded in death by her parents Harry Lichty, Nellie Lichty Wehrheim and sister, Dolores LaBril.