Shirley Elizabeth Mullis Dorton

Shirley Elizabeth Mullis Dorton, 87, of Concord, NC passed away Friday, December 22, 2023 at her home.

Shirl was born April 16, 1936 in Concord, NC to the late Raymond Mullis and the late Lula Mullis. 
She was preceded in death by her husband, William "Bill" Marshall Dorton; sisters, Ruby "Boots" Poston and Billie Jean "Bill" Smith; and granddaughter, Mary Deane Dorton.    

Survivors include son, Shane Dorton; daughter, Shannon D. Baker; son, Roman Dorton and wife Meredith, all of Concord, NC; and grandchildren, Anna and Brady Baker, Davis and Estella Dorton.

The family will honor her at a private graveside service at Carolina Memorial Park in Concord, officiated by Rev. Don Burleyson.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of Cabarrus County, 5003 Hospice Ln., Kannapolis, NC 28081.

Hartsell Funeral Home of Concord is serving the Dorton family.