Shirley Tilford, age 75 of Salem, passed away on June 20, 2026 at Jewish Hospital.

Ms. Tilford was born November 24,1950 in Mozelle, Kentucky, the daughter of Rufus Brown and Alice Nantz Brown. She was a member of Northside Christian Church and also attended church at Life Tabernacle. Ms. Tilford was a retired respiratory therapist. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, going to church, spending time with friends and she loved jewelry.

Ms. Tilford is survived by her children, Jonathan Michael Tilford and Aleeshea Jackson (Tony), her grandchildren, Ava Grace Tilford and Dajon Martin, her sisters, Pauline Apple of Orleans and Teresa Mull of Candor, North Carolina, along with many nieces and nephews.

Ms. Tilford is preceded in death by her son, Matthew Gordon Tilford, her parents, her brothers, Kenneth Brown, Clyde Brown, Jacob Calvin Brown and her sisters, Kathlene Hoskins, Buelah Brown, Verlin Brown and Nola Reynolds.

A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 3:00P.M at Weathers Funeral Home. Visitation will be held from 11:00A.M. until the time of service.