Shirley Marie Bowling, age 65, of Rockwood, passed away January 19, 2021. Shirley was born June 19, 1955 in Rockwood. She spent her early childhood years as a resident of Rockwood and graduated from Rockwood High School. Shirley was a member of New Vison Baptist Church in Murfreesboro. Before retiring she worked for HCA in Nashville. She was preceded in death by her parents: James and Arettia Shadden Bowling; and sisters, Alice Pope, Joyce Foreman and Ella Bowling. Survivors include her son: Ian “Dujee” Bowling; grandsons: Tyler (Desiree) Bowling and Ayden Bowling; granddaughter: Jordan (Taylor) Rowland; great-grandchildren: Brantley and Oakley Rowland, Easton and Maddox Bowling; sisters: Barbara Stricklan, Betty (Bill) Chopra, Margaret Bowling; brothers: Jimmy Bowling and Rolland Bowling; special niece: Jo Phillips; and step-daughter: Tabitha Lane. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, February 13, 2021 from 1 until 4 p.m. at 100 Mistletoeberry Road in Oak Ridge, TN 37830. Because of COVID-19 the family will be taking safety precautions. Evans Mortuary of Rockwood is serving the family.