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Shirley Tollison Medlin

August 20, 1936 — November 25, 2024

Easley

Shirley Tollison Medlin, 88, loving wife of the late Jerry Newton Medlin, passed away on Monday, November 25, 2024. She was born in Greenville, SC to parents Leota and Joe Tollison and was of Baptist faith.

Shirley was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother and was very proud of her family. Being a military wife, she was strong and would make the best situations with her children no matter what country they may have been in. She adored her grandchildren and would always be found at their sports activities. Shirley enjoyed the Holidays and would cook a feast for all to enjoy. She made everyone feel special with her selfless giving and heart of gold.

In addition to her husband of 70 Years, and her parents, Shirley is preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Charles Myers.

Mrs. Medlin is survived by sons, Jerry Malcolm Medlin (Glennda Robledo) and Steven Joel Medlin (Peggy); Chris Price, who was like a special daughter; sister, Wilva Lee Myers; brothers, Maxie Tollison (Joyce) and James Tollison (Louise); five grandchildren, nineteen great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. 

The family will be receiving friends from 6:00 until 8:00 PM on Monday, December 2, 2024, at Robinson Funeral Home – Powdersville Road. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at the Chapel of Robinson Funeral Home – Powdersville Road. Burial will follow in Robinson Memorial Gardens, Veteran’s Section.

Let us celebrate the legacy of family and love that Shirley leaves for all who knew her to carry on for many years to come.

The family welcomes flowers, or donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association at www.alz.org.

Visit RobinsonFuneralHomes.com or Robinson Funeral Home & Crematory – Powdersville Road, Easley.

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Service Schedule

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Visitation

Monday, December 2, 2024

6:00 - 8:00 pm (Eastern time)

Robinson Funeral Home Powdersville Road

1425 Powdersville Road, Easley, SC 29642

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Funeral Service

Tuesday, December 3, 2024

Starts at 1:00 pm (Eastern time)

Robinson Funeral Home - Powdersville Road Chapel

1425 Powdersville Rd, Easley, SC 29642

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Burial

Tuesday, December 3, 2024

2:00 - 2:45 pm (Eastern time)

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