Shirley Ann Lanham

Shirley Ann Lanham, of Shepherdsville, Kentucky, passed away on November 5, 2026, in Bardstown at the age of 90. She was born on September 9, 1936, in Shelbyville, Kentucky.

Shirley will be remembered as a loving, caring, and selfless woman whose life was centered on the people she loved most. She loved her family deeply, and that devotion shaped the way she lived and the way she will be remembered by those who knew her. Among the things she especially enjoyed was Topps Weight Loss, being a member of the Eastern Star. and she was proud of her faith and community connections as an attendee of Cedar Grove Baptist Church.

Her memory will be cherished by her children, Sandra Milton, Bill Lanham and his spouse, Brenda, Barbara Horton and her spouse Leon, as well as her brothers, Richard Pollard and Don Pollard. She is also survived by nine beautiful grandchildren; Larry, Benji, Chris, Tony, Joe. Corey, Lindsey, Renee, Olivia, and Stacy. Along with nine grandchildren, she is also survived by nineteen great grandchildren; Catlyn, Liz, Benji, Harrison, Atlas, Willow, Logan, Brooklyn, Waylan, Fletcher, Cooper, Riley, Carter, Zac, Abigail, Amelia, Brantley, Penelope, and Grayson.

Shirley’s family was the great joy of her life, and those who survived her carry forward the love, care, and selflessness she gave so freely.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Don Carlos Lanham Sr.; her sons, Ralph Steven Lanham and Don Carlos Lanham Jr.; her father, Cecil Pollard; her mother, Christine Pollard; her brothers, Robert Pollard and Harold Pollard; and her sister Doris Hedges.

Family and friends are invited to gather for visitation on Sunday, November 8, 2026, from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Maraman Billings Funeral Home, 605 Preston Hwy, Shepherdsville, Kentucky 40165. Visitation will continue at Maraman Billings Funeral Home Monday, November 9, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow at 12:30 p.m. at Cedar Grove Cemetery, 187 Deatsville Road, Shepherdsville, Kentucky 40165.

Shirley Ann Lanham leaves behind a legacy of love for her family, steadfast care for others, and a life marked by faith and kindness. She will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered.