Shirley Elaine Williamson, age 73 of Oak Ridge, passed away on Thursday, July 24, 2025 at the UT Medical Center in Knoxville. She was born on March 23, 1952 in Jacksonville, FL to the late Jesse and Rika Oosterga Hathaway. Shirley was an avid busybody who had to know everything that was going on. She enjoyed shopping for her grandkids, watching Wheel of Fortune and everything Hallmark. Shirley also loved Tiger Woods and would not allow anyone to talk bad about him. She enjoyed spending her time at the campground and sitting on her porch sipping on a Coca-Cola with a straw with a pocket full of Hershey Kisses. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother and will be dearly missed by all who knew her.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by; brothers, Paul Hathaway, Robert Hathaway, Raymond Hathaway, Jackie Hathaway; sisters, Frances Owens, Charlotte Terry, Joann Rhymes; and grandson, Tyler Burchfield.

She is survived by; husband of 37 years, Michael Williamson; son, Jesse Kassner and wife Jennifer; daughters, Shila Burchfield and husband Ricky, and Brittney Lowe and husband Jake; grandchildren, Michael Cameron (Rheanna), Zachary, Destiny, Alyssa, Makyla, Jaxon, Aiden, Hudson, and Indy; five great-grandchildren; sister, Elizabeth Willis; brother, Hillary Hathaway; a host of nieces and nephews; and other family and friends.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date with her ashes being spread at her family campground.

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