Shirley York

Mrs. Shirley Jean York, age, 73 of Cookeville and formerly of Jamestown, passed away Sunday morning March 15, 2020 at her home. Shirley's family will receive friends Tuesday March 17 from 3 - 8 p.m. at the Cookeville chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home. A private graveside service and interment will be held Wednesday March 18 at Algood City Cemetery. She was born January 14, 1947 in Cookeville to the late Gilbert and Audrey Tallent Benson. Shirley was a teacher for more than 33 years. She retired from Algood Middle School in 2014. She loved her students and especially enjoyed teaching science. Prior to teaching, she served as an extension agent with Cumberland County 4H. She was a supportive member of the Farm Bureau Women, served on the Putnam County Soil Conservation District Board, and was a member of the Putnam County Education Association. Shirley was also a member of the Brotherton Missionary Baptist Church. Her family includes her daughter and son in law, Angie and Jeremy Glascock; son and daughter-in-law, Andy and Katie York; grandchildren, Riley and Ryan Glascock, Walker and Anden York; sister, Geraldine Nixon; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmie "Jim" Ellis York who passed away September 29, 2019. Memorial contributions may be made to Putnam County 4-H, (Jim York Memorial), 900 S Walnut Ave, Suite 4, Cookeville, TN 38501. Hooper Huddleston and Horner Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements (931)526-6111. Share memories and condolences at www.hhhfunerals.com