Shirley Wilson

Shirley Ann Beshear Wilson, age 79, of Somerset, KY, passed away on Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.

Shirley was born on May 8, 1946 in Somerset, KY to the late Clifford and Ruth Schoolcraft Beshear. She was a member of Oak Hill Baptist Church. Shirley was an avid bowler and square dancer in her earlier years. She loved cooking and watching cooking shows. Shirley retired from Oakwood after 33 years of secretarial work. She enjoyed lunches and outings with her girlfriends.

She is survived by her loving children, Martin “Marty” Wayne (Karen) Wilson of Bowling Green and Wendy R. (Brian) Helton of Somerset; six grandchildren, Sarah (Austin) Judd, Noah Helton, Cooper Helton, Kaitlyn Wilson, Ayden Wilson and Kiley Wilson; two great grandchildren, Lane Judd and Merritt Judd; special friend, Linda Hardy; her neighbors, Rita Curry and Grace Mayfield; and other family members, friends and church family.

Along with her parents, Clifford (Ruth) Beshear, she was preceded in death by her former husband, Robert Wayne “Bobby” Wilson.

Visitation will be on Saturday, November 22, 2025 from 11:00am until 1:00pm at Lake Cumberland Funeral Home.

Her funeral service will follow on Saturday, November 22, 2025 at 1:00pm at the Chapel of Lake Cumberland Funeral Home with Bro. Alan Fisher and Bro. Gary Phelps officiating. Burial will be at Lakeside Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Noah Helton, Austin Judd, Ayden Wilson, Cooper Helton, Jason Petercheff and Kyle Curry. Honorary pallbearers will be Dave Wilson, Brent Wilson, Roger Gossett, Bruce Weddle and Billy Bob Hardy.