Shirley Latty

Shirley Sosebee Latty, age 86, of Gainesville, passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at her residence.

Shirley was born December 9, 1936, in White County, Georgia to the late Walter & Kate Sosebee. She retired from Rusch Medical Company and was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Royce Latty; sisters, Colleen Thomas & Ruthalene Murphy.

Left to cherish precious memories, son, Richard Latty; daughters, Vickie (John) Lacy & Joy (Glen) Bilbo; grandchildren, Eric Lacy, Kristie LeBeau, Stephanie Chitu, Dana Bobeck; great-grandchildren, Eli Lacy, Rhiannon Lacy, Christophe LeBeau, Scarlett Chitu, Landon Chitu & Bella Chitu; a number of other family members also survive.

Funeral services honoring Shirley will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 6, 2023, at the Ward’s Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Raymond Latty officiating. She will be laid to rest beside her husband Royce at Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Friday, May 5, 2023, at the funeral home.

You may sign the online guestbook or leave a condolence at www.wardsfh.com.

Ward’s Funeral Home of Gainesville is honored to serve the family of Shirley Latty.