Shirley Wise Tinkham

Goose Creek, SC

Shirley Wise Tinkham, 74, died on Tuesday, December 27, 2022.  Born, August 22, 1948, in Marlboro County, SC, she was a daughter of the late Percy Hayden and Claryne Griggs Wise.  Mrs. Tinkham was a Member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, where she was an active member.  She lived a life of service to others and enjoyed walking and going to the gym, as well as cooking.  Her greatest joy in life was spending time with her children and grandchildren.

Along with her parents, listed above, Shirley was preceded in death by her loving husband of 48 years, Keith Lanier Tinkham; and a sister, Janet Wise.

She leaves behind to cherish her memory, her children, Keith Ian Tinkham (Lynn) of Goose Creek, SC, Nicholas Hayden Tinkham (Jennifer) of Laie, HI, Jacque Edith Young (Aaron) of Trophy Club, TX, and Jonathan Edward Tinkham (Amanda) of Newton, NC; a sister, Doris Grant of Cheraw, SC; and thirteen grandchildren.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, January 2, 2023, at The Church of Latter-Day Saints, Matthews First Ward, located at 13925 Thompson Road, Mint Hill, NC 28227.  Burial will follow in Sharon Memorial Park in Charlotte, NC.

The family will receive friends from 10:00 until 11:00 a.m. on Monday, just prior to the service at the church.

Kiser Funeral Home has been entrusted to serve the Tinkham family in their time of grief.

Online condolences may be made at www.kiserfuneralhome.com.