Shirley Estella Lane

Shirley Estella Lane, 80, of Gate City, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, and has gone to her heavenly home to be with the Lord, reunited with her beloved daughter, Sissy, and all of her loved ones who have gone before her.

Shirley was born on September 19, 1945, in Scott County, Virginia, to Charlie and Annie Hammonds. She was known for her strong faith in God, her selflessness, her kindness, and her unwavering love for her family and friends. Shirley worked for many years as a seamstress and later at The Brian Center. Her greatest joy in life was being "Mamaw" to her granddaughter, Bri, and great grandson, Wyatt, who were truly her world. Shirley touched the lives of everyone who knew her and was rarely seen without a smile on her face.

She is survived by her husband of 63 wonderful years, J. D. Lane, Jr.; her son, Jeff Lane (Melanie); daughter, Michele Lane Glover; granddaughter, Bri Strouth (Chris); and great grandson, Wyatt Strouth. She is also survived by her special nephews, Mark Hammond (Jessica) and Anthony Estepp, and her adoptive daughter, Sheryl Nusser. Additional survivors include her brothers and sisters-in-law: Swanson "Bubby" Lane, Bettye Bright (Bill), Garner Lane, and Nancy Daugherty (Steve); as well as several nieces and nephews. Shirley is also survived by her best friend, Cathy Mullins.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Charlie and Annie Hammonds; her sisters, Sallie Hammonds, Mattie Hammond, and Thelma Estepp; her brothers, Robert Estepp and Lonnie Hammonds; and her daughter, Patricia "Sissy" Ann Lane, who was her best friend.

A celebration of Shirley's life will be held in the spring or summer of 2026, with the date to be announced. Friends and family will be invited to gather and honor her memory.

The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to the Bristol Regional Medical Center MICU and 4th Floor staff, Dr. Ezra Adams of SOFHA, her primary care physician Dr. Holly Grigsby, and the wonderful team at Clinchfield Medicine in Kingsport, TN. A very special thank you is also extended to The Hospice House in Bristol for the exceptional care provided to Shirley and her family.

Shirley will be deeply missed by all who loved her and will forever remain in our hearts.

Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home (423-723-8177) is honored to serve the family. Online condolences may be shared at www.trinitymemorialcenters.com.