Shirley Fay Gowen Corbin, 86 years, 11 months, and 14 days of Columbia, KY departed this life on Thursday, January 11, 2024, at T.J. Health Columbia surrounded by her family. She was born in Columbia, KY on January 28, 1937 to the late Harbert and Beatrice Compton Gowen.
She united in marriage to Odell Corbin on June 25, 1955, in Mansville, KY and he preceded her in death on May 2, 2022.
Mrs. Corbin professed her faith in Christ and was a member of the Columbia First Church of the Nazarene. She was a former employee of Fruit of the Loom, an instructional assistant with Adair County Public Schools and a beloved babysitter. She enjoyed shopping, spending time with her family and friends and cooking for them; her chicken and dumplings, pies, and caramel cake were often requested.
SURVIVORS:
2 children: Barry Corbin (Cheryl) and Debbie Willis (Mark) both of Columbia, KY
5 grandchildren: Brooke Garmon (Cameron), Holly Loy (Kasey), Heather Ford (Rodney), Kayla Stockston (John), and Lindsay Dunbar (Seth)
13 great-grandchildren: Jamison, Hayden and Avery Ford, Alex and Andrew Loy, Kailey Garmon, Kelsi and Kenli Walker, Cole, Kharli and Cruz Stockton and Corbin and Owen Dunbar
2 sisters: Sylvia Coomer and Glenda Waggener (Ralph) both of Columbia, KY
Several other friends & relatives
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a sister, Carolyn Samuel.
Funeral Service: Sunday, January 14, 2024 at 1:00pmCT at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with Bro. David Kemp officiating
Burial: Haven Hill Cemetery
Visitation: After 7:00amCT on Sunday at the funeral home
Pallbearers: Cameron Garmon, Kasey Loy, Alex Loy, Andrew Loy, Jamison Ford, Rodney Ford, John Stockton, and Seth Dunbar
Honorary pallbearers: The remaining great grandchildren
Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
