Shirley Killian, age 86, of Oak Ridge went home to be with the lord on Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at her home.

Shirley was a longtime member and active participant of the Deaf Ministry at Central Baptist Church (Oak Ridge), First Baptist Church (Knoxville), and Sword Deaf Baptist Church (Clinton).

She was preceded in death by her husband: Lavoy Killian; Grandson, Chandler Williams; mother, Robbie Daugherty; father, Marshall Daugherty; brother, Leon Daugherty.

She is survived by her daughter: Tina (Dean) Williams; son, Steve (Julie) Killian; grandchildren, Landon and Ally Williams, Logan and Briley Williams, Liza and John Thomas Estep, Jackson and Mady Killian, Olivia and Noah Kimmel and Harrison Killian; great-grandchildren, Holland Williams and George Thomas Kimmel.

The family will receive friends, Saturday, August 8, 2026 between the hours of 11:00pm - 12:00pm at Mott-McKamey Funeral Home in Oak Ridge. The funeral service will be held at 12:00pm in the chapel of the funeral home with Pastor Doug Williams officiating. The graveside service will follow the funeral service at Oak Ridge Memorial Park.

Mott-McKamey Funeral Home and Cremations is assisting the Killian family.