Shirley Moorhead

Shirley Ann Lankford Moorhead, age 69, of Bowersville, passed away Monday, October 12, 2026, at Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center.

Born January 25, 1957, she was the daughter of the late Hugh Lankford and Mildred Mauldin Lankford. Shirley attended Franklin County High School and was a homemaker. She was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Above all, Shirley loved her family, and nothing brought her greater joy than spending time with her children and grandchildren. Her family was the center of her life, and she treasured the moments they shared together.

She is survived by her children, Michelle Jorschumb (Jeremy), Molly Harris (Josh), and Brandon Moorhead; sisters, Melanie Roberts (Rickey) and Betty Gladish; ten grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. She is also survived by the father of her children, Mike Moorhead. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Brenda Floyd.

The funeral service will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 15, 2026 at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Lavonia with Rev. Brandon Crunkleton officiating. Cremation will follow the service. The family will receive friends at the church Thursday from 3:00 p.m. until the service. At other hours, the family will be at the home of Josh and Molly Harris.

Strickland Funeral Home of Lavonia is in charge of the arrangements. To sign the online guest register please visit stricklandfh.com.