Shirley Burns Dryden, 76, wife of Harold Dryden, passed away Tuesday, November 25, 2014 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center.

Born May 16, 1938 in Robertson County to the late Stanley & Verna Hatfield Burns, Shirley was the longtime manager of Green Valley Apartments, a dedicated volunteer coach for many years for both the Nicholas County Women's and Girls' Softball Leagues, an avid collector and dealer in antiques and member of the Carlisle Christian Church. One of her greatest joys in life was spending time with her friends.

She is also survived by 2 sons: Victor (Angie) Dryden, of Carlisle, and Dudley Dryden, of Mt. Olivet; a daughter, Cindy Herrington, of Paris; 5 grandchildren: David, Justin, Jacob & Jennifer Dryden and Danielle (Steven) Minton; and 3 great-grandchildren: Austin, Kayden & McKenly Dryden.

Also preceding her in death were a son, Eric Brian Dryden, a daughter, Teresa Carson Dryden, 2 brothers, Charles & Denny Burns, and 2 sisters, Frances Graves and Hilda Insko.

Services will be 1:00 P.M. Saturday, November 29, 2014 at the Carlisle Christian Church by Rev. Steve Smith. Burial will follow in the Carlisle Cemetery.

Visitation will be after 6:00 P.M. Friday at the church.

Carlisle Christian Church
242 North Locust Street, Carlisle, Kentucky 40311,
Tel: 859-289-5266
Web: www.carlislechristian.com