Obituary of Shirley Anne Nilles

Mrs. Shirley Anne Motte Nilles, age 84, of Boone, passed away Monday, January 16, 2017 at her home. Born April 14, 1932 in Wilmington, NC, she was a daughter of the late David and Annie Covil Motte. Shirley was a homemaker and caregiver. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, PEO Sisterhood, and the Worthwhile Women's Club. Shirley was a volunteer for many years at Watauga Medical Center. She is survived by her husband, Ralph Nilles, two daughters, Terry Nilles and spouse Marie Mancinelli of Charlotte, and Susan Burkhart and husband Damon of Jacksonville, Florida, one son, Charles Nilles of Newland, two grandchildren, Jessica Bishop and husband Hunter and D.J. Burkhart and wife Luz, two sisters, Joyce Griffith of Matthews and Maxcyne Yaworsky and husband Ray of Ogden, Utah, and a number of nieces, nephews and close friends. Funeral services for Shirley Nilles will be conducted Friday, afternoon, January 20th at 2 o'clock at Austin & Barnes Funeral Home Chapel. Officiating will be Rev. Jeff Smith. Burial will follow in the White Cemetery. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 1:00 until 2:00 PM at the funeral home. Flowers are accepted or memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian Church, 131 Big Valley Street, Boone, NC 28607 or to the Appalachian Regional Healthcare System Foundation, PO Box 2600, Boone, NC 28607. Online condolences may be shared with the Nilles family at www.austinandbarnesfuneralhome.com Austin & Barnes Funeral Home is serving the Nilles family.