Shirley Sue Hounshell, age 81, of Newport, KY, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on September 1, 2026. Shriley was born on December 10, 1944, in Breathitt County, Jackson, KY to her parents Frank and Emma (Watson) Miller.
She worked many years as a Nurse’s Assistant at the Baptist Convalescent Center in Newport, KY. She was a faithful member of the Full Gospel House of Refuge. Shirley loved being with her family and especially her grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her loving husband of 58 years Letch Hounshell and twin girls Barbara and Brenda. She will leave a loving legacy behind with her family, sons; Reverend Eddie (Kristi) Hounshell Sr., Letch (Brenda) Hounshell Jr., Frank Hounshell, brothers, Mackie (Kay) Miller, Frank (Mary) Miller and sister Connie Miller. 8 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, 13 great-great grandchildren and her faithful loving pup, Leroy.
Visitation will be held on Friday September 4, 2026 at Cooper Funeral Home from 5:00 pm-8:00 pm. Service will begin at 8:00 pm with Rev. Eddie Hounshell Sr conducting the service, an additional visitation will be held at Deaton Funeral Home in Jackson, KY from 10:00-12:00 pm on Saturday September 5, 2026. Following the visitation, she will be laid to rest next to her husband, Letch Hounshell at Gilbert Cemetery.
Deaton Funeral Home of Jackson, KY is in charge of local arrangements.
