Shirley Timms

Mrs. Shirley Wilkes Timms, age 78, passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2026.

Mrs. Timms was born May 20, 1947, in Rome, Georgia, to the late Benjamin Franklin Wilkes and Dolly Hardeman Wilkes.

Mrs. Timms loved sightseeing on road trips and especially cherished her visits to the beach. She adored her dog, Cooper, and found joy in spending time outdoors, tending to her flower garden or relaxing with a good book. She also enjoyed antiquing, always on the lookout for a special treasure.

She was a caring nurse and took great pride in looking after her residents at Cedar Springs Nursing Home, treating each one with kindness and compassion. A devoted Christian, she loved serving the Lord at Lee’s Chapel Baptist Church. Above all, she deeply loved her family, especially the time she shared with her grandchildren and greatgrandchildren.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Timms is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Mr. James “Buddy” Timms.

Mrs. Timms is survived by her children: Deborah Romine (Dwayne), Lisa Jones (Jon), Janie Jacobs (Dustin), Cindy Pierce (Cristian), Kenneth Timms (Teresa), Scott Timms (Lynn), Lynn Timms, Heather Stout (Johnathon), Robert "Bobby" Stout, and Pedro Garcia; grandchildren: Brittany Tinsley (Kelly), Benji Garcia (Kayla Guttery), Cissy Fenley (Jason), Nesi Garcia, Daniel Jones (Melana), and Chloe Jones; twenty greatgrandchildren; several great-greatgrandchildren; sister, Mary Davis; special niece, Sonya Bollen; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Funeral services to honor her life will be held Friday, April 17, 2026, at 6:00 PM, at Smith & Miller Funeral Home, with Reverend Terry Sims and Brother Blake Sargent officiating.

The family will receive friends on Friday at the funeral home from 3:00 PM until the service begins.

The Smith & Miller Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mrs. Shirley Wilkes Timms.