Shirley Burger

Shirley Rose Burger, 89 of Reliance, TN, passed away at her home under hospice care, April 19, 2025. She was born to parents Miller Lowe and Grace Lowe 01/23/1936, at home, in Archille, TN.

Shirley worked as a supervisor for 30+ years at JH Kellman, in Cleveland TN. She also assisted her husband, Floyd Burger, in his ministry throughout the years. She was a strong woman of faith and a fervent prayer warrior. She was a very talented seamstress.

Shirley enjoyed reading her Bible, visiting with people and talking about her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She loved whenever her children and grandchildren came to visit. She often reminisced childhood stories of growing up in the "mountains". These stories included riding a horse-drawn wagon to school, catching a train to go attend high school, walking to Parksville Lake to swim, and numerous adventures with friends and family.

Shirley became the wife of Floyd Eugene Burger on June 9, 1956. Together they raised 4 children. Dale Burger, Rick Burger, Roxanne Gassaway, and Tim Burger.

Shirley is survived by her husband, Floyd "Frosty" Burger, (Reliance), Son, Terry Satterfield and wife Esther (Reliance), Dale Burger, (Reliance), Rick Burger and wife Tammy (Reliance), Roxanne Gassaway and husband Lester (Cleveland), and Tim Burger (Reliance). Shirley's grandchildren: Kim Powell husband Larry (Reliance), Kelly Bayne husband Shaun (Reliance), Jeremy Burger wife Michelle (Reliance), Shauna Burger, (Reliance) who also served as a caretaker during the past few months of Shirley's life, Paul Guinn wife Courtney (Chatsworth, GA), Tiffany Widdis husband Seth (Riceville), Kaitlyn Burger, (Cleveland) Hannah Burger (Cleveland).

Shirley was preceded in death by her father, Miller Lowe, mother Grace Lowe, brother JM Lowe, and sister Carolyn Lowe.

A private graveside ceremony will be held at a later date.