Shirley McCallister

Shirley Jacobs McCallister, 82, of Folkston, GA passed away Saturday, September 19 at Folkston Park Nursing Home.  She was born May 2, 1938 in Folkston, GA to the late Fred S. Jacobs and Iona Highsmith Jacobs.  She attended the Folkston Church of God.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded by her son:  Wayne McCallister; a granddaughter:  Priscilla McCallister; a brother:  Lamar Jacobs and 2-sisters:  Sara Smith and Frances Carter.

She is survived by her children:  Jerry McCallister, Dennis (Ginger) McCallister, Ricky (Cynthia) McCallister and Regina (Kenny) Mahoney; grandchildren:  Jerry McCallister, Jr., Misty Doenges, Doug (Kim) McCallister, Tyler (Jamie) McCallister, Bethany (Steve) Conner, Devin (Nikki) McCallister, Nicholas McCallister, Trint Mahoney, Reese Mahoney and Lynnsie Mahoney and a number of great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, September 23 at 2:00 PM in the Shepard-Roberson Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ricky Knox and Rev. Rob Gillis officiating.  The family will receive friends an hour prior to the service at the funeral home.  Burial will follow in Sardis Cemetery.

Due to the COVID-19, the family would like to ask all to please follow the rules of social distancing and face mask are recommended at the service.   Also, anyone who does not feel comfortable with attending the service, the family would like for you to know they understand and covet your prayers.

Condolences may be expressed by signing the guest registry at www.shepardfh.com.  Arrangements are under the direction of Shepard-Roberson Funeral Home in Folkston, Georgia.