October 16, 2024
Shirley Jane Roller age 75 of Smithville, passed away Wednesday morning, October 16, 2024 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. She was born December 23, 1948 in Belle Glade, Florida. She was preceded in death by her mother, Sarah Lance Stewart; husband, John Roller, Sr., daughter, Sarah Grizzle; grandson, Josh Reece and sister, Joanie Bugher. She was a homemaker, nursery worker and a Chirstian. She leaves to cherish her memory, 5 children, Glenda (James) Hale of Woodbury, Sheila Chapman of Smithville, John (Michele) Roller of Smithville, Donnie (Jennifer) Roller of Smithville and Ronnie Roller of Smithville; son-in-law, Scotty Grizzle of Murfreesboro; 15 grandchildren, Michael Roller, Amanda Roberts, Brenda Tramel, Heather Musick, Samantha Rohling, Johnna Roller, Kaitlyn Roller, Logan Roller, Ethan Roller, Dylan Roller, Brooke Roller, Kyra Wood, Dallas Roller, Sadey Grizzle and Slade Grizzle; 30 great-grandchildren; 4 sisters, Diane Ravy, Wanda Mackey, Sherry Ann (Keith) Rosen and Tammy (Jeff) Thigpen all of Georgia and a host of nieces and nephews. The family has honored Ms. Shirley’s request to be cremated and a Memorial Service will be held at 12:Noon Sunday, October 20, 2024 at the Kingdom of Jesus Church with Bro. Glenn Chapman officiating. Visitation with the family will be 11:AM until the time of the service. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the Roller family.