Shirley Faye

Calhoun

Shirley Faye Calhoun, born Shirley Faye Duggan, passed away at her residence on September 25, 2026, at the age of 79.

She was born on May 8, 1947, in Sparta, Georgia, and carried that beginning with her throughout a life that spanned decades of change, memory, and devotion. Shirley’s life will be remembered with affection and gratitude by those who knew her and by all who shared in her journey.

Family and friends will gather to honor her life on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at Greater Springfield Baptist Church, 721 Jones Ave NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30314. Visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. until 1:00 p.m., followed by the funeral service at 1:00 p.m. Interment will take place at Lincoln Cemetery, 2275 Joseph E. Boone Blvd NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30314.

As those who loved Shirley come together in remembrance, may they find comfort in the lasting presence of her life, her name, and the memories she leaves behind.