Shirley Ann McMahan Martin, 83 of Maryville TN, went to her heavenly home early February 19, 2024. She was of the Baptist faith. Born to Archie (A.W.) McMahan and Helen Lucille McMahan of south Knoxville, Shirley attended Young High School, making good grades until leaving early in December to marry James L. Martin Jr. on December 20, 1956.

She left behind two sons Daniel, age 65 of Madisonville, his wife Tammie Melton Martin and James Michael (Mike), 62 of Maryville. Shirley had Five siblings, Norma McMahan of Knoxville (deceased) James Wesley McMahan of Holly Lake Ranch Texas, his wife Kay McMahan, Linda Faye McMahan Routh and Clarence Brown of Jacksonville Florida, David McMahan of Maryville, and family and Alan McMahan (deceased) of Knoxville. She had four grandchildren Daniel Lewis Martin of Tazewell, his wife Amanda, Marie Buckalew of Knoxville. Autumn Coffman of Knoxville and Allen Coffman of Missouri. She had three great grandchildren, Olivia Martin, of Tazewell, Maggie Coffman of Knoxville and Liam Long of Knoxville. Shirley loved her nephews and nieces. Tony McMahan (deceased) Dale McMahan of Knoxville, Wesley McMahan of Texas, Lisa Young of Knoxville Wendy McMahan of Texas, Cindy McMahan of Texas, Paula Bradford of Knoxville, Pamela Bailey of Knoxville and Selena Routh of Florida. She had many other kin in the area, nieces, nephews, and beyond. She often went through the various family photos remembering and honoring each, thinking of reunions, picnics and special times. Proud of all, loved all.

Services will be held on Monday March 4th at 2pm at Mt. Olive Cemetery 2400 Berry Rd, Knoxville TN Graveside services only. Please come and remember this amazing lady. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to help with burial costs and can also be made The Great Smoky Mountains National Park.