Shirley Joyce Dean Yaste, 77, of Stanford passed away on Friday, September 12, 2025. Born in Liberty on January 27, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Clem and Mary Noel Dean.

Shirley was a hairdresser for 50 years where she owned and operated at Grand Strandz for the past 28 years. She enjoyed traveling, cooking (especially her broccoli casserole and her top dollar carrot cake), cleaning, and softball. Shirley also enjoyed singing and had a beautiful voice. She had the best personality and a great sense of humor. She was a joyful and loving Momma and Mamaw and especially loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Shirley also loved the Lord and was a member of Willow Grove Baptist Church.

Shirley is survived by her husband of 58 years, Ernie Yaste of Stanford; son, Kevin (Donna) Yaste of Junction City; daughter, Gretchen (Scott) Carrier of Stanford; sisters: Janet McDonald of Louisville and Barbara Layne of Bonnieville; grandchildren: Bo (Megaan) Turner, Cody (Tiffany) Yaste, McKenzie (Brandon) Scheller, Gatlin (Jordan) Carrier, and Sawyer Carrier (Courtney White); and great-grandchildren: Lilly and Lydia Turner, Quinton and Dember Yaste, Haven and Talan Scheller, and Salem Carrier.

In addition to her parents, Shirley was preceded in death by her brothers, Phillip, Wayne, and Glen Dean.

Visitation will be 5:00 PM- 8:00 PM Monday, September 15, 2025, at W. L. Pruitt Funeral Home. Funeral service will be Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at 11:00 AM with Bro. Johnny Thompson officiating. Burial will follow in Junction City Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Kevin Yaste, Scott Carrier, Bo Turner, Cody Yaste, Gatlin Carrier, and Sawyer Carrier. Honorary pallbearer will be McKenzie Scheller.

Guestbook is available at www.wlpruitt.com.