Birth date: Jul 31, 1935 Death date: Jul 2, 2020
Reverend Shirley Gupton Lynn, 84, of Memphis, passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2020. She was born in 1935 in Carlisle County, Kentucky at home near Bardwell, Kentucky to the late Hazel Lee Gupton and Dr. Eulice Gupton. The Reveren Read Obituary
Shirley and Charles were at Christ UMC when we moved to Memphis in about 1966, and though I had more interactions with Charles, Shirley also was a positive, uplifting role model for me. I was highly honored when Shirley and the kids gave Charles' pulpit robe and stoles to me when I was ordained. I thought of them nearly every time I put them on.
Grace, peace, and hope to all.
Bill Barnard
Shirley Gupton Lynn's poem, "The Opening," helps me acknowledge and give thanks for and live in the wonder of how God saves us by grace through faith in Jesus Christ. Thank You for Shirley's life and ministry, Jesus.
Dear sweet Shirley was our Asbury District Superintendent, which was a very demanding job. Yet she took the time to spend a Sunday morning at Poplar Grove UMC, Tipton County and to baptize our daughter. When our little Sara cried inconsolably, and quite loudly, Shirley with the poise of a great leader, smiled at us parents and the congregation and said, "Sara's just practicing for her turn in the Choir." To which Vernon our Choir Director said, "Oh, you can hold onto her for today." This was a small example of the gracious and caring spirit with which Shirley pastored, led and blessed our churches and our leaders.
Praise God from whom all blessings flow...
Ed & Sylvia White
I was in the singles group at Christ UMC in the early 1980s. I’d been away from church for a long time, but Shirley made me feel completely at home. She remained a friend throughout my life. I consider Shirley one of the formative anchors in my life.
Cindy Tupis
I have so many fond memories of Rev Lynn while growing up at Christ Methodist! Her kindness, warm smile and welcoming ways always made you want to be around her. Her leadership, wisdom, and faith blessed our church community in so many ways while her encouragement and example guided my own decision to pursue seminary. Rev Lynn’s friendship with our family will always be remembered!
She was my first District Superintendent & was one of the best ones I had in 21 years in the pastorate. I will miss her smile.
Shirley Lynn was on staff with me when I was at St Luke's she was so easy to talk to she was such a good listener I will miss her smile and her laugh and her hugs. To be missed by many. God bless 🙏
Coach David Day and Renee Day
Great Friend and Church Leader. Loved her family too. Billy I know you will miss your Mom. Would love to see her face staring at Jesus in heaven. Look forward to seeing
Her at home. She touched so many lives with a heart for Jesus, I love know she did mine.
Lifelong friend Chuck Wilkinson Memphis
