Shirley Louise Hannon

Shirley Louise Hannon was born in Marion, Alabama on August 8, 1952, to Queen E. Greene and Edward Rowles. Shirley was raised by Queen and Ernest Billy Greene after her mother remarried. Shirley grew up in Springfield, IL where she graduated from Springfield High School. Shirley worked for the state of Illinois Department of Public Health before moving to Louisiana and Texas for several years. In 1988, Shirley and her three daughters returned to Springfield, where she resumed working for the state. Shirley loved good music and good food! She was fiery and funny and never hesitated to speak her mind. Shirley was a loyal and giving person with strength beyond measure. Shirley moved to Georgia in her later years where she spent time with her daughter, Nakia, her granddaughter, Kameryn, and her puppy, Holland. During her time in Georgia, she gained new family and friends through her love and light.

While Shirley spent lots of time putting smiles on the faces of others, she was in a long-time battle for her health. On July 19, 2023, Shirley succumbed to her illness. Shirley was preceded in death by Ernest B. Greene and Edward Rowles Sr. She leaves behind to carry on her legacy daughters Karen, Nakia (daughter Kameryn), Queen E. Michelle (son Shawn Parker II), and bonus son Markus (son Markus Jr and daughter Alexis). She also leaves behind her mother Queen E. Greene, her sister Eva Holman (husband Charles and son Charles Jr), brothers Edward (daughter Nina and son Brandon), Gregory, Dave (wife Liz), and Timothy (wife Carla and daughter Autumn). Mom will be greatly missed by her family as well as a host of other friends and loved ones.