Shirley Richardson Carnes
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Shirley Carnes passed away peacefully on April 11, 2021 at the age of 86 after a multi-year struggle with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, kidney disease, and dementia. She was born on June 16, 1936 in the city of Monroe, North Carolina and grew up in Waxhaw, NC. After graduating from Waxhaw High School, she lived the balance of her life in Charlotte, NC where she had a long successful career in banking that included 31 years with Wachovia Bank and Trust, followed a short period with Bank of Mecklenburg. In her retirement she pursued her passions of cooking, gardening, supporting her church, and taking care of her grandchildren and other family members. Shirley will be sorely missed and survived by her husband O'neal Moser Carnes, her son Charles Carnes, daughter-in-law Ellen Carnes, sister- and brothers-in-law Maryjo Braswell, Kay Carnes, Russell Carnes, and her three grandchildren Keri Carnes, Rhett Carnes, and Morgan Carnes. Shirley was preceded in death by her son Rhett Marcus Carnes. A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held at Hickory Grove United Methodist Church on May 8th at 3:00 pm. Memorials and donations can be made to the Hickory Grove United Methodist Church.
Online condolences may be made at www.wilsonfuneralservices.com.