Shirley Monday
Shirley Temple Gearlds Monday of Tompkinsville, Kentucky, passed away on October 29, 2026, at The Medical Center in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
Born on April 12, 1945, to the late Frank and Ola (White) Gearlds, Shirley was the youngest of seven children. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
On July 2, 1963, she married the love of her life, Carlie B. “Jr.”; Monday Jr., who preceded her in death on May 14, 2022.
Together, they built a life centered on family, hard work, and the simple joys of being together.
For 38 years, Shirley served as the bookkeeper for the family business, Jr’s Plumbing Supply. She especially enjoyed the opportunity to work alongside her husband, sons, and other family members throughout the years. Shirley and Jr. shared a passion for antiquing and collecting. Her idea of a perfect Saturday was spending the day at an auction or estate sale, searching for the next special treasure. She was especially proud to open Shirley’s Timeless Treasures, where she shared her love of glassware and collectibles with the community for many years.
Shirley and Jr. also shared a deep love of flowers and gardening. Some of their happiest moments were spent together in their garden, discovering what new blooms each day would bring. Above all, Shirley loved her family deeply. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose love was reflected in the countless ways she cared for those around her. She was a source of encouragement, strength, and unwavering support, always ready to celebrate her family’s successes, offer guidance when needed, and stand beside those she loved.
In addition to her husband and parents, Shirley was preceded in death by her sisters, Edna (Levi) Hopkins, Mildred (Marlin) Walker, Eva Mae Gearlds, and Opal Dane Gearlds; her brothers, Sammie Gearlds and Alton Fred Gearlds; and her sisters-in-law, Della Johnson, Anita Walker, and Connie Monday.
She is survived by her children, Jerry (Mary) Monday, Tammy Monday, and Jimmy Monday; her grandchildren, Makayla (Connor) Prescott, and John Monday; and her great-grandchildren, Ryder, Bryar, and Emberly Monday. She also leaves behind a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.
Shirley is also survived by her sisters-in-law, Bettie (Burney) Scott, Darlene Monday, Robbie (Brad) Howard, Mary Finley; and her brothers-in-law, Roger Monday, Jackie Monday, and Floyd Walker Jr.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Yokley Trible Funeral Home in Tompkinsville, Kentucky. Funeral services will be held at 12 noon on Tuesday, November 3, at Yokley Trible Funeral Home.
Visitation will be held on Monday, November 2, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m., and on Tuesday, November 3, beginning at 8:00 a.m. until the funeral service at 12:00 p.m at Yokley Trible Funeral Home.
Burial will follow at Monroe County Memorial Lawn in Tompkinsville, Kentucky. The family extends heartfelt gratitude to the doctors, nurses, and technicians at The Medical Center in Bowling Green, SKY Rehab, and Hosparus for the compassionate care and kindness shown to Shirley during her final days.
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