Shirley J. Kuhtz, 78, of Memphis, TN passed into Jesus' arms on April 16, 2020.  She was a wife, mother, Nana, daughter, and sister, aunt and devoted friend.

She loved her family, friends and Jesus and had a kind, loving and giving heart.  She had worked at Walmart and retired.

Mrs. Kuhtz was preceded  in death by her parents, Henry J and Lonie Wright, her husband of 58 years, Lawrence W. Kuhtz, Sr.  Left to cherish her memory are 2 daughters, Sandra Kuhtz, and Sherry Reber (John), 1 son Lawrence Kuhtz, JR (Amy).  She was blessed with grandchildren, Johnny Reber (Joannie), Bradley Reber, Emily Reber, Andrew Kuhtz, Kennedi Kuhtz and Serena Pirtle; sisters, Ruby Clenney, Helen Pritchard (Bill), one sister in law, Sue Ann Kuhtz, brother, Carl Wright (Dona), several nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Forest Hill Funeral Home, East has been entrusted with her care, the family will be having a private graveside service on April 21, 2020.