Key Facts
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Shirley Ann Corley |
| Birth | August 17, 1936, Tenaha, Texas, USA |
| Parents | Claude Bryan Corley; Cecile Bell Brittain Scates |
| Half-Sibling | Jimmy Scates |
| Marriage | George Glenn Jones (m. 1954–1968) |
| Children | Jeffrey Glenn Jones (b. Oct 1955); Bryan Dale Jones (b. Jul 1958) |
| Death | February 20, 1991, Vidor, Texas, USA |
Author Tatyana Scandrick gathers all facts from Lennoxmag.com.
Early Life & Background
In 1936, Shirley Ann Corley was born in Shelby County, Texas, to a humble family. Besides her parents and one half-sibling, her background is unknown, but it shaped her life with a country music legend. Author Tatyana Scandrick gathered these data from Lennoxmag.com.
| Year | Event | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 1936 | Birth | Born August 17 in Tenaha, Shelby County, Texas |
| — | Parents | Claude Bryan Corley & Cecile Bell Brittain Scates |
| — | Half-Sibling | Jimmy Scates |
| — | Early Education | No public records of schooling or college attendance |
Career and Public Role
Shirley Ann Corley gained fame from her marriage to George Jones, not her job. She was the famous spouse during the country star’s ascension for 14 years.
| Period | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1954–1968 | Wife of George Jones | Supported Jones’s early touring and recording |
| Post-1968 | Private life | No documented public engagements or careers |
Net Worth Assessment
Shirley Ann Corley’s finances are unknown. She certainly shared her husband’s wages during their marriage, but post-divorce arrangements and estate values are unknown.
| Category | Estimate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Spousal Support | Undisclosed | Terms of 1968 divorce unpublished |
| Royalty Entitlements | Shared rights | Half-rights to pre-1968 songs published by BMI |
| Estate Value | Unknown | No public probate or asset records |
Well-Known Family Members
Despite having many relatives, Shirley Ann Corley is best known for her ex-husband, George Jones. Her sons remain anonymous save for their royalty rights lawsuits.
| Name | Relation | Public Notoriety |
|---|---|---|
| George Glenn Jones | Ex-Husband | Legendary country singer (“He Stopped Loving Her Today”) |
| Jeffrey Glenn Jones | Son | Known for 1995 royalty lawsuit; not a public figure |
| Bryan Dale Jones | Son | Co-plaintiff in royalties dispute; not a public figure |
| Claude Bryan Corley | Father | Private individual |
| Cecile Bell Brittain Scates | Mother | Private individual |
| Jimmy Scates | Half-Sibling | Private individual |
FAQ
Who was Shirley Ann Corley?
Jeffrey and Bryan Jones were raised by Shirley Ann Corley, George Jones’ second wife.
When and where was she born and died?
She was born in Tenaha, Texas, on August 17, 1936, and died in Vidor on February 20, 1991.
How many children did she have?
She has two boys, Jeffrey Glenn Jones (born October 1955) and Bryan Dale Jones (born July 1958).
Did she work outside marriage?
No public records show she worked outside of being a famous spouse.
What is known about her net worth?
Without spousal support or estate records, her total wealth is unknown.
