SHIRLEY LOUISE RICHESIN, age 63 of Athens, Tenn. died Sunday, June 28, 2009, at Life Care of Athens, Tenn.

She was a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, Tenn. and was preceded in death by her Father: Robert F. Howard, Son: Jimmy T. Richesin, and Son-in-law: Bryan Sewell.

She was a member of Idlewild Baptist Church and was a former employee of Athens Matteress.

Survivors: Husband: Herman "Tom" Richesin of Athens, Tenn.  Three Daughters and Two Sons-in-law: Kristy Sewell of Athens, Tenn.  Beverly and Todd Fleury of Decatur, Tenn.  Julie and Gary  Sisk of Athens, Tenn.  Mother: Inez O'Daniel Howard of Athens, Tenn.  Brother and Sister-in-law: Jimmy and Elizabeth Howard of Athens, Tenn.  Five Grandchildren: Doug Richesin, Brandon Sewell, Kobe Sisk, Sarah Sisk, and Gary Sisk.  Several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 A. M. Wednesday in the Idlewild Baptist Church with Dr. Bill Dawson and Rev. Scott Packett officiating.

Interment will follow in Idlewild Cemetery.

Active pallbearers will be Billy Phillips, Robert Phillips, Clint Crisp, MattCrisp, Mark Hall, Stacy Garren, Robert Johnson, and Delbert Taylor.

The family will recieve friends from 6-8 Tuesday in Laycock-Hobbs Funeral Home, Athens, Tenn.

Those not able to attend may send condolences at mailto:condolences@laycock-hobbs.com