Shirley Ann Henson Gregory, 73, of Franklin, passed away Sunday, August 4, 2013.

Born in Clay Co., she was the daughter of the late Fred Henson and Gladys Neal Henson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Will Cansler. Shirley was a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother and grandmother and will be greatly missed by those who knew her.

She is survived by her husband, Carroll Jackson Gregory; three children, Joy Evers and husband Mike, Jackie Gregory and wife Cindy and Jamie Gregory all of Franklin; brother, Fred L. Henson of Florida; three grandchildren, Jessica Bradley, Ryan Evers and Bradley Evers and a great-granddaughter, Natalie Bradley.

Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 7th in the Chapel of Macon Funeral Home. Rev. Greg Rogers and Rev. Johnny Rogers will officiate. Burial will be in Pine Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Pallbearers will be Landon Holland, Adam Husscusson, Mark Holland, Dennis Holland, Landy Holland and Tony Munger.

Memorial donations can be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Western Carolina Chapter, 3800 Shamrock Drive, Charlotte, NC 28215.

Macon Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Online condolences can be made at maconfuneralhome.com