She was a retired owner/operator of a day care, a homemaker and was of the Baptist faith. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her first husband, Daniel Martin; one grandson, Carl Anderson; and one granddaughter, Tracey Thurman.
Survivors include three sons, Robert "Bob" Martin and wife Toni of Haymarket, VA, Raymond Martin and wife Debbie and Ronnie Martin all of Monticello; three daughters, Shelly Berg and husband Orville of Batesville, Debby Anderson and husband Carl of Monticello and Renee Schumacher and husband Mike of Kansas City, MO; fourteen grandchildren, fifteen great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends
Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at Stephenson-Dearman Chapel with burial to follow in Union Cemetery at Rye. Visitation 6:00-8:00 p.m. Monday evening at the funeral home. Online guestbook at www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(9)
Amy T. Meeks
Monticello, AR Saturday, December 31, 2016 Renee, Shelley, Debbie and family --So sorry to hear of Ms. Shirley's death. She was so great to us when we were kids. I know she will be missed.
Judy and Billy Namenek
Wilmar, AR Wednesday, December 28, 2016 Prayers of comfort for each one of you... Ms Shirley was a special and caring person who was loving and giving. May your memories give you joy and may The Lord give you strength in the days ahead. ❤️Lynda gail
Batesville, AR Tuesday, December 27, 2016 Shelly, Sorry I couldn't make it but you and family have been in my thought and prayers, love youMattie Tucker
Monticello, AR Monday, December 26, 2016 I have been out spending Christmas with my girls. Just got home. I am so sorry about Shirley. She was a very precious lady and Loved her dearly. Love all of you kids as well. All of you are in my prayers and have my deepest sympathy.Ruth Hunter
Wilmar, AR Monday, December 26, 2016 It sadden me to hear about Shirley. She always had a smile for every one. She baby sat my granddaughter Lexy when she was small..I remember the first time I saw her when she came down to Ar. So pretty!Love to all,
Ruth
Kay McClain Worbington
Monticello, AR Sunday, December 25, 2016 I pray for comfort for Mrs. Shirley's family at this sad time. She was a strong, precious person!Debbie Busic Hayes
Warren, AR Sunday, December 25, 2016 My heart goes out to each of you because I know what you are feeling right now. Ms Shirley was a wonderful woman> She raised 5 children all by her self for lots of years. I spent a many of night in her house as a child and she always treated me like one of her own. She was there for me when I lost my mother. I remember her and my mother always drinking coffee together each morning after she would take us all to school. She always included me in the vacations to the lake in Lake Village each year. I have been very blessed to know such a wonderful lady and her children for so may years.Sarah
Batesville, AR Sunday, December 25, 2016 I am sorry for your family. May God wrap his big arms around you and give you the hugs you need at this time. May you continue to receive his care and comfort. Love you all.Sarah Moore
Frances Garner Haverstick
Augusta, AR Saturday, December 24, 2016 Our heartfelt prayers go out to each and everyone of you in your time of loss. I loved Aunt Shirley very much.Frances Garner Haverstick