She was a homemaker and member of Old Union Baptist Church. Mrs. Shirley had a servant's heart loving to sing and praise the Lord. Her family was her first priority and always put them before herself. Other hobbies she enjoyed were sewing, gardening and doing yard work. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by two brothers, Richard Bostian and Sidney Bostian.
Survivors include her husband, Paul R. Cater of Monticello; five children, Kathy Boyd of Texas, Michael Boyd and wife Teresa of Texas, Jackie Cater and wife Lisa of Monticello, Paula Myres and husband Phillip of Little Rock and Mark E. Cater and wife Meranda of Monticello; three brothers, Bobby Bostian of Monticello, Raymond Bostian of Garland, TX, J.B. Bostian of Rison and Herbert Bradley of Monticello; eleven grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren.
Graveside services will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday, January 2, 2021, at Campground Cemetery. Online guestbook at www.stephensondearman.com. Memorials may be made to Project Zero.
Condolences(21)
Bethany cater Brister
Brookhaven, MS Saturday, February 6, 2021Don & Kay Koen
Monticello, AR Sunday, January 3, 2021 Shirley was such a sweet, kind person. We have many fond memories of her. I know she will be missed.Don & Kay Koen
Monticello, AR Sunday, January 3, 2021 Shirley was such a sweet, kind lady, and we have many fond memories of her.Don & Kay Koen
Monticello, AR Sunday, January 3, 2021 Shirley was such a sweet kind person. We are so sorry to hear of her passing.Teresa Hixon
Donaldson, AR Sunday, January 3, 2021 Aunt Shirley was a sweet soul, so full of love. She loved the lord and her family very much. I wish I could of seen her reunion with Grandma and Daddy, I'm sure it was a glorious one. She will be missed by many. My prayers are with Uncle Paul, her kids, and grandchildren.Cynthia Walker
Little Rock, AR Sunday, January 3, 2021 Sending love and prayers...Walmart Family #126Tami Bostian Weatherford
Rison, AR Saturday, January 2, 2021 Prayers for the family.Regina Rodd
Monticelli, AR Saturday, January 2, 2021 Shirley was an awesome granny to my son, Brian Cater,, his heart is broken. She always welcomed me with open arms, I will also miss her.Brenda L Vance
Warren, AR Saturday, January 2, 2021 Shirley you will be missed.Rest in Peace my friend.Belinda Ferrell
Monticello, AR Saturday, January 2, 2021 Much love and prayers!SHERRI MCLEMORE
MAUMELLE, AR Friday, January 1, 2021 Paula, I am so sorry. I know she meant the world to you. Prayers for you and your family.Tanya Evans
Sunnyvale, TX Friday, January 1, 2021 We will miss your sweet and smiling face, your laughter and precious feisty spirit! RIP Aunt Shirley where we know now you are with the Lord feeling no sickness, no pain and have reunited with loved ones in all of heavens glory!Tanya Evans (Bostian) and Brian Evans
Rachel Cater Hudson
Vidalia, LA Friday, January 1, 2021 Aunt Shirley was always kind and sweet to me.Amber Holden
Hot Springs, AR Friday, January 1, 2021 Keeping your family in my prayers. Such a wonderful lady that raised a beautiful family.Darlene Maryman
, AK Friday, January 1, 2021 Prayers for strength and healing for everyone. I love you Aunt ShirleyKathy Boyd
Terrell, TX Thursday, December 31, 2020 Mom, I will love you forever and you know my heart and it is breaking. I know you are in a better place. This world is falling apart and not the same as you and I knew it. Send me little signs every now and then to keep me in line. I will miss you everyday and will rejoice with you when I see you again. In Jesus Name.Dianne Herring
Dermott, AR Thursday, December 31, 2020 Paula & familyI was so sorry to hear about your mom. I know she will be greatly missed by all of you. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
Love Dianne & Carolyn Herring
Sherri & Deloris Jones
Rison, AR Thursday, December 31, 2020 Prayers for your family. So sorry for your loss.Imogene dean
Wichita, KS Thursday, December 31, 2020 Read Paul and family so sorry to hear of your loss.I will always remember Shirley with that big smile and the big welcome she had for everyone.May God put his arms around you and your family.You are in my prayers.
Love Imogene
Kay Worbington
Monticello, AR Thursday, December 31, 2020 You all have my prayers and sympathy at the very sad time. I am sorry for your great loss!!Peggy Trotter
Lexa, AR Wednesday, December 30, 2020 Dear Paul & all the Family, So very sorry to hear about Shirley. You have our Deepest Sympathy! Shirley was special to us all. We will keep you all in our Prayers. Love to all, Peggy & Welton Trotter and Family