COLUMBUS — Shirley Ann Grant, 78, died Oct. 18, 2025, at her residence. 

A private family graveside will be held. Visitation will be from 12-2 p.m. Sunday, at Memorial Funeral Home. Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory of Columbus is in charge of arrangements. 

Mrs. Grant was born Nov. 21, 1956, in West Palm Beach, Florida, to the late Jean McNeet and Clyde Wooten. 

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Mike Grant. 

She is survived by her sons, Shaun Murphy and Chris Murphy; step-sons, Andy Grant, Eric Grant and Alex Grant; step-daughter, Erin Butler; nine grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. 

Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.