Mrs. Shirley Ann (Martin) Dean, age 72 of The Brooksville Community, passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at Crestwood Hospital in Huntsville, AL.

Shirley was a dedicated wife of 52 years, a wonderful mom, and the best Granny. She was Granny to everyone who met her. She worked for the Cerebral Palsy Center in Gadsden before becoming an RN. She worked for Gadsden Regional Medical Center and owned and operated Alabama Family Health Care for almost 30 years.  Her dedication to helping other families with disabled children was her passion. She was also a foster mother for special needs children. She was a member of Blountsville Saddle Club, a member of North Alabama Saddle Club Association where she had so many wonderful friends. She loved watching everyone ride and show horses especially her Granddaughter. She was always her biggest cheerleader. The family would like to thank Dr. Jason Ayers and Misty Holcomb and their wonderful staff for always treating her like family, Krystal Berry for always making sure her hair was perfect, and all our wonderful friends and family for your thoughts and prayers.

She is survived by her husband – Jimmy Dean of The Brooksville Community; her daughter – Tosha Dean Sutton of Snead AL; her son – Richard Martin Dean of Decatur, AL; her grandchildren – Amanda Dean Hodges (Drake) of The Brooksville Community, Jacob Dean of Altoona, AL, Christian Wilhite of Snead, AL, Katelin Wilhite of Snead, AL, and Addison Taylor of Snead, AL; her great grandson – Zachary Hodges of The Brooksville Community; her sister – Jane Plunkett (Bobby) of Arab, AL; her special niece – Stephanie Gilchrist; as well as a host of nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Dean is preceded in death by her son – Jamey Dean; her parents – Garnett and Effie (Smith) Martin; her sister – Sue Hodge; and her brother – Tommy Martin.

Brother Jerry Hackney will conduct the Funeral Service on Friday, September 20, 2019 at 12(noon) at The Chapel of The Snead Funeral Home.  Interment will follow at Antioch Cemetery.  Mrs. Dean will Lie In Repose, at Snead Funeral Home, Friday from 10:00 AM until Funeral Time.

Pallbearers will be – Christian Wilhite, Dan Dodge, Cody Hodge, Walker Gilchrist, Jamey Plunkett, Jonathon Plunkett, Jason Plunkett and Bill McKane.