Shirley Ann Baxley Phares

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Date: May 22 2019 12:26 PM

Shirley Ann Baxley Phares, born in Dothan, AL, on January 9, 1936, passed away at home on May 21, 2019, after a brief illness.  Shirley went to be with the Lord while surrounded by her family.

Celebration of life service will be held at Ridgecrest Baptist Church, Dothan, AL, on Friday, May 24, 2019 at 2:00 p.m.  Officiating will be Brother Jeff Ross and Brother Tim Willis.  Family will be gathered in the Welcome Center an hour prior to the service. 

Mrs. Shirley will be greatly missed by many. She had an enormous heart for people.  She served the Lord by constantly demonstrating love with the investment of her life by giving and caring for others.  She was involved in ministry together with her husband, Brother Adolph Phares, through several churches in Alabama, Indiana and Florida.  Even after retirement, she continued to be involved with ministries including the SABA Ministry Center, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, ministering to people: homebound, in hospitals and nursing homes, and so much more.  Some of her greatest joys in life were spending time with her family; and in recent years, she enjoyed many adventures and trips with her cousin, Theresa Lowry.

Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, Curtis and Thelma Baxley; her husband of 53 years, Adolph Phares; and youngest son, Bob.  She is survived by her brothers:  Billy Baxley (Foy), Jimmy Baxley (Betty), Jerome Baxley (Dianne); children: Mike Phares (Karla), Eleatha Ross (Jeff), and Mark Phares (Michelle); seven grandchildren:  Melea Ross, Jason Phares (Shaylyn), Emalee Ross Jones (Andrew), Jeremy Phares, Tyler Phares (Ale), Hunter Phares (Claire), and Carter Phares; five great-grandchildren: Tyson, Griffin, Crosby, Eisley, and Annalee; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.

Serving as pallbearers are her grandsons:  Jason Phares, Jeremy Phares, Tyler Phares, Hunter Phares, Carter Phares, and Andrew Jones.  Honorary pallbearers are the Dothan High School Class of 1954.

A private burial will be at a later time.  In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Dothan/Wiregrass Fellowship of Christian Athletes, either at www.dothanfca.org or PO Box 8221, Dothan, AL, 36304.

Glover Funeral Home of Dothan has been entrusted with the arrangements. (334) 699-3888. Please sign the guestbook online at www.gloverfuneral.com

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