Mrs. Shirley Lowery, age 78, formerly of Jonesborough, passed away Monday, March 31, 2025, at her residence in Bean Station.
She was born in Unicoi County and the daughter of the late Elmer Floyd and Lucy Salts Crain.
Shirley was an educator in Washington County School System for 50 years.
She was a member of Grace Baptist Church of Johnson City and attended Heritage Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, Shirley was preceded in death by her husband, Gary Lowery; brother, Floyd; sister, Penny.
Survivors include daughter, Rebekah Patrick (Jim), of Bean Station; three grandchildren, Hudson Brown (Elijah), Connor Patrick, and Reed Patrick;
Graveside services will be conducted 11:00 AM Saturday, April 5, 2025, at Cherokee Baptist Cemetery with Pastor Robert English officiating and music by Sandy English.
Condolences may be sent to the Lowery family online at www.dillow-taylor.com
Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Jonesborough, TN 423-753-3821
04/02/2025
Karla Kyte, Ed.D.
What a lady! I have many FOND memories of working with Shirley Lowery! Shirley was such a knowledgeable, hard-working, and dedicated educator. Rebekah brought such joy to Shirley's life. My thoughts will be with you, Rebekah, and other family members.
Always,
Karla Kyte, Ed.D.
Rebekah, Jim and family, so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. I am praying for you all during this time and will be thinking of you on Saturday.
04/02/2025
Heather Dawson
Rebekah I am so sorry to hear your mom passed. I have fond memories of us growing up together. She was so special and was so kind and loving to my Thomas when he had her in the fourth grade. She and your dad are now watching over you and your family. I know my mom welcomed her with open arms. They were good friends. Prayers for you and your family!
04/01/2025
Priscilla & Richard Knode
Rebecca, we are so sorry for your loss. We have enjoyed being neighbors with your Mom and Dad for 48 years. We really miss them. I enjoyed teaching with her at Jonesborough Elementary for many years. They were good neighbors, friends, and colleges. May God bless and comfort you.
04/01/2025
Jim & Madge Davis
Rebecca, Jim, and family we send our love to you during this difficult time. We will be unable to attend this weekend and just wanted you to know we are thinking of you.
I was so sorry to get the notice of her death. She really helped me a lot at JES my first years there. I always thought highly of her.
04/01/2025
Betty Jo Dempsey
So sorry to hear of Shirley's passing. I taught with her at JES for many years and benefited greatly from her instructional coaching most recently before her retirement from that position at JES. She was a great educator. My thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends.
04/01/2025
Lisa Lady-Broyles
Shirley was one of a kind! A phenomenal educator. She was my first grade teacher when I was a student at South Central Elementary. I later went on to be the principal of Jonesborough Elementary, where Shirley taught. She was a strong support for me, and always handeld the testing data reports......which she loved doing. She was a confidant and friend, and I am certainly a better educator and person for knowing her. May God comfort and strengthen the family during this most difficult time.
Rebekah, I am so sorry for your loss. Your mom was on my mind the other day, and I should have messaged her. I remember her from when we were little, and I was lucky enough to be able to work with her while I was teaching. She became a great friend who I confided in frequently. She was such a special person. She was always willing to offer help to other teachers and had wonderful ideas. I learned so much from her. We would randomly message one another to check in. I have a picture of her from my time at South Central that whenever I would stress, I would always ask myself “What Would Shirley Do?” Praying for all.
I had the privilege of working with Mrs. Lowery at Jonesborough Elementary School. During our years together, she was a mentor and friend. She was truly a wealth of information in the education field. May the Lord comfort her dear family as she was so very proud of you.
