Shirley Ann LaGow

Shirley Ann Hicks LaGow went to be with the Lord on Friday evening, July 11, 2025 at the age of 81.

Shirley loved her family as her family loved her.  She enjoyed attending  her church, Beech Valley Baptist Church.  Shirley’s hands were always busy preparing meals for family, gardening, and tending her lawn.

She is survived by her five grandchildren, Christopher Small, Nikaulas Small, Kristi Luttrell, Robert Luttrell and Tommy Luttrell; five great grandchildren, Kasey Luttrell, Grayson Luttrell, Maya Luttrell, Willow Small and Riley Small; her brother, Tim Hicks and her sister, Sandra Ward.  Several nieces and nephews also survive.   Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, Dean and Rita Hicks; her husband, Edward LaGow; daughters, Jeanette Small and Anita Luttrell; granddaughter, Shasta Small; and brothers, Johnny, Randy and Bill Hicks.

Graveside services for Shirley will be conducted Monday afternoon, July 14, 2025 at 3 o’clock at the J. O. Harmon Cemetery on Kellersville Road, officiated by Rev. David Lunceford. 

The family suggests memorials may be made to Amorem Hospice, 902 Kirkwood Street, NW, Lenoir, NC 28645 or to the J. O. Harmon Cemetery Fund, in care of Greer Harmon, 1360 Kellersville Road, Banner Elk, NC 28604.

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Austin & Barnes Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the LaGow family.

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