Shirley professed a hope and faith in Jesus Christ at an early age with the Mount Tabor Baptist Church. Shirley Mae was united in Holy Matrimony to Cal Lawrence Sheets on December 23, 1967 and to the union three children were born. She was employed by the Burlington Carpet Mill in Monticello for twenty years.
On July 31, 2012 the angel of silence came into the Drew Memorial Hospital in Monticello, AR with chilly fingers, sealed the lips of Shirley Mae Sheets. Her soul winged its flight from this world of sin, sorrow, and pain, to a place of eternal rest. She was preceded in death by her parents, grandparents, a brother, Fester Lee Carr, and a sister, Annie Jean Avery.
Shirley leaves to cherish her memories her husband, Cal Lawrence Sheets; two sons Carlos Sheets and Garrett Sheets both of Wilmar, AR; one daughter, Kywanda (William) Hines of Warren; her grandchildren, Ka'wanta, Ta'wanta, Robert Marshall, and Dexter Hines all of Warren, Christian Sheets of Wilmar, AR, Kiera Sheets and Garrett Sheets, Jr. and Le'la Smith, Lola Smith, and Blakely Block; five brothers, Clemmon Avery, Herbert Avery, Dexter Carr, Orlando Baker and James "Jimmy" Simmons; six sisters, Roselyn (Calvin) Gardner, Evangline Carr, Valerie Carr, Dethra Gardner, Deborah (Pete) Daniels and Sylvia Carr; her mother-in-law, Nettie Sheets; her brother-in-law, Wiley (Tammy) Sheets; five sister-in-laws, Alberta (Donald) Flentroy, Otha Sheets, Laura Sheets, Kattie (Kenneth) Trotter and Nannette (Graylin) Wilson; one uncle, Levi Thurman Jr.; two aunts, Irma Lean McCorn and Etha Mae Jackson; a special nephew: Antonio "Buster" Carr, and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins, and friends.
Condolences(19)
Renee Wade
AR, AR Wednesday, July 24, 2013 It's been almost 1 yr since I heard your voice. I never will forget you. Love you, Mrs. Sheets.....Erica Ingram
Little Rock, AR Wednesday, August 8, 2012 Sorry to hear of Ms. Shirley's passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers.Kendra Nolen
Monticello, AR Monday, August 6, 2012 So sorry for your loss. Earth has no sorry that heaven can not heal.Sammie and Thelma Hall
Pine Bluff, AR Monday, August 6, 2012 Our prayers are with you during your time of sorrow. May God be wtih you and comfort you.Carolyn Fletcher- King
Park Forest,, IL Monday, August 6, 2012 Then this too shall passArtis Jones
Kansas City, KS Sunday, August 5, 2012 The family of Shirley Mae SheetsCaring thoughts are of you and your family in this time of sorrow-- May your faith give you strength.
WITH SYMPATHY
ARTIS JONES
Patsy R. Smith
Warren, AR Sunday, August 5, 2012 So sorry about Ms Shirley. May the Lord be with you.J.D .and Seneca Gulley
Wilmar, AR Sunday, August 5, 2012 The Gulley Family sends their deepest sympothy.May the lord continue to guide and strenghten you at this time of sorrow.Karen Bell
Lancaster, TX Sunday, August 5, 2012 With deepest sympathy to the family. Sorry for your loss. Praying for you all. Love always Ellen & Orlando Reed, Karen Bell & family, Cassandra Beanum & family.Marcia Bell
Arlington, TX Saturday, August 4, 2012 May you find comfort and strength to get through this difficult time. David & Marcia BellSheila O'Fallon Zeno
Little Rock, AR Saturday, August 4, 2012 Carlos, Kywanda and Garrett:I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. May God bless you with sweet memories.
Bishop Sam Wherry
Eldorado, AR Friday, August 3, 2012 In sincere sympathy and condolence to Carl L. Sheets and the family of of our deceased in Jesus Christ Shirley Mae Sheets in expression of bereavement, let it be known that the death of Shirley Mae Sheets is not a blind alley that is leading her into a state of nothingness, but an open door that is leading her to everlasting life, that is if she loved God in the name of Jesus Christ.Beverly Railey Williams
Lynwood, IL Friday, August 3, 2012 With deepest sympathy. God bless this family.Donna (Ozment) Raney
Hermitage, AR Friday, August 3, 2012 I am so sorry to hear about Ms. Shirley. I worked with her at Drew County Developmental years ago and also knew her because my husband Mark did work for her and Cal on their home. She was always so sweet, always met my by saying, "Hey ladybug!" She will surely be missed. I will be keeping all of you in my thoughts and prayers in the days ahead.Janice G McAllister
Hot Springs Village, AR Thursday, August 2, 2012 I am so sorry to hear about Shirley. She was such a sweet lady and I know she will surely be missed. I've always loved each of you children as your music teacher and have loved all of your family. May God surround you with his loving arms, give you peace and comfort at this sad time. With love & sympathy, Janice G (Wiggam) McAllisterW. Bruce Jones
Seattle, WA Thursday, August 2, 2012 My condolence to the family!Shirley and I are family, I'm sorry for your/ours loss.
Cal, may God Bless You and Your Family.
Bea Tucker
Wilmar, AR Thursday, August 2, 2012 So sorry to hear about Ms. Shirley. She was always so nice and friendly. May the Lord grant each of you comfort and strength at this difficult time.MELBA RHODES
WILMAR, AR Wednesday, August 1, 2012 RIP YOU WILL BE MISS BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN. GONE HOME TO BE WITH THE LORD. AMENBarbara Benton
Warren, AR Wednesday, August 1, 2012 Kywanda, I was so sorry to her about the death of your mother. Just wanted you to know that I am thinking about you and your family at this time. I will keep you all in my prayers. God bless you all.