Shirlee Ann Tidwell, 80 of Cottonwood, passed away on March 25, 2016. She was born on March 14, 1936 in Camp Verde to John and Rosie Mae Walker. Shirlee attended school in Camp Verde. She worked in the Verde Valley as a certified nursing assistant. Shirlee was preceded in death by her husband Edward Tidwell and sister Johnnie Mae Baxter. She is survived by son Arthur Tidwell (Sherry) of Phoenix; nieces Michael McClendon and Kerry Vaughn, both of Cottonwood and Vicky Steeley of Oklahoma; grandson Dustin Tidwell and one great-grandchild. A memorial graveside service will be held on Monday, April 4, 2016 at 11:00am at Cottonwood Cemetery. An online guestbook is available to sign at www.westcottfuneralhome.com