Shirley Whitson

Shirley Faye Whitson, age 79, of Somerset, KY, passed away on Friday, February 13, 2026 at Hospice of Lake Cumberland Jean Waddle Care Center.

Shirley was born on January 15, 1947 in Burnside, KY to the late Robert Chrisman and Margaret Louise Bray Dearmon. She was a member of Oak Hill Baptist Church. She enjoyed reading and spending time with her family.

She is survived by her loving husband, Delbert Eugene Whitson, whom she married on April 16, 1994 in Somerset, KY; two grandchildren, Taylor Whitson and Avery Whitson; one brother, Danny (Brenda) Chrisman of Moyock, N.C.; two nephews, Jack Chrisman and Jeff Chrisman; one niece, Amy (Chris) Emanuel; one great nephew, Carter Emanuel; two great nieces, Claire Emanuel and Olivia Smith; and friends and neighbors who are saddened by his passing.

Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, Margaret (John) Dearmon; her father, Robert Chrisman; and one son, Jason Scott Hess.

Visitation will be on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 from 12:00pm until 1:00pm at Lake Cumberland Funeral Home.

Her funeral service will follow on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 1:00pm at the Chapel of Lake Cumberland Funeral Home. Burial will be at Lakeside Memorial Gardens.

The family requests expressions of sympathy be made to the Gideon Bible Memorial Fund in memory of Shirley Whitson.