Shirley Beatrice Murph Burleson

Shirley Beatrice Murph Burleson, 81, of Salisbury passed away Saturday, October 31, 2026 at Rowan Regional Medical Center.

She was born May 15, 1945, in Rowan County to the late Thomas O. Murph Jr. and Exie Louise Kirk Murph Wilson.

Shirley was a CNA most of her working career, She enjoyed going out to eat, going to the beach, listening to country music, She collected salt and pepper shakers, Shirley was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and aunt.

She was preceded in death by her parents and great-nephew, Michael Erwin.

Those left to cherish her memory, son, Billy Burleson (Angie), daughter, Audrey Burleson (Johnny R. Greenwood), grandchildren, Miranda Burleson, Johnny L Greenwood, Brandy Fearrington (Phillip), and great grandchildren, Daemon, Connor, Corbin, Ethan, Riley, and Dani’elle, also one sister, Brenda Leonard (Donald) and her family; Mike, Darren, Michelle, and Kayley.

Private service at a later date.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to a Hospice of Rowan County in Shirley’s name.

Online condolences may be left at www.whitleysfuneralhome.com.