Mrs. Shirley Ann Stout, 84, of McMinnville passed away on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025 at her home. She was born on May 4, 1940 in Gainesboro, Tenn., was a member of Northside Baptist Church, and was a beloved wife, mom, grandmother and great-grandmother. Shirley loved, first and foremost, her family and she also enjoyed cooking, playing tennis, reading and doing crossword puzzles. She was happiest in the home as a true homemaker and was someone who truly enjoyed people. She had a wonderful sense of humor and delighted in making everyone feel special. 

Shirley is survived by her husband of 65 years, Hollis Stout; children, Lisa (Dale) Davis, Mark Stout and Tara (Chuck) Gilbert; grandchildren, Alec (Josie) Davis, Weston (Nancy) Davis, Faithe Stout, Rebecca (Chase) Arnett, Joshua Stout, Matthew (Ansley) Stout, Micah Stout, Daniel Stout, Sarah Stout, Laura (Keithen) Harris and Carrie Gilbert; and great grandchildren, Kohen Davis, Lucah Davis, David Arnett, Hannah Arnett and Camden Harris. Mrs. Stout was preceded in death by her parents, Captain Dehull Wilson and Myrtle Isabel Cherry Wilson; brothers, Harold Wilson and Jimmy Wilson; and sisters, Mary Williford and Judy Hayko.

The funeral service for Shirley Stout is scheduled for 2 p.m. Sunday, March 2 in the McMinnville Funeral Home Chapel. Dr. David Wheeler and Rev. Jason Whitmire will officiate. Interment will follow at Mt. View Cemetery. The Stout family received friends on Saturday from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. and again on Sunday from noon until the time of service at 2 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Association or to the Alzheimer’s Association.

Online condolences may be made at www.mcminnvillefuneralhome.com

McMinnville Funeral Home is honored to be of service to the family of Shirley Stout.

Southern Standard

(McMinnville, Tenn.) March 2, 2025