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Shirley Ann Long Claytor

1949 - 2026

Shirley Ann Long Claytor obituary, 1949-2026

BORN

1949

DIED

2026

Shirley Claytor Obituary

Shirley Ann Long Claytor

December 29, 1949 -

February 11, 2026

Shirley Ann Long Claytor, 76, of Summerville, South Carolina, entered into eternal rest Wednesday, February 11, 2026. Arrangements by J. Henry Stuhr, Inc. Northwoods Chapel.

Shirley was born December 29, 1949 in Kingsport, Tennessee, daughter of the late Ross Long and the late Ada Dobbs Long. She loved traveling, gardening and antiquing.

She is survived by two daughters: Ashley Williford (Mike) of Aiken, SC and Courtney Chapman (Kris) of Charlotte, NC; grandchildren: Madison, Kelsey, and Rylee. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brother, William Earl Long.

Memorials may be made to ASPCA at https://secure.aspca.org ' donate.

A memorial message may be sent to the family by visiting our website at www.jhenrystuhr.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Kingsport Times-News from Feb. 13 to Feb. 14, 2026.

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