She received her formal education in the Dermott School System. In 1958 Shirley migrated to Chicago, Illinois. There she worked for the United States Postal Service until her retirement in 1995.
Shirley had a very special relationship with God and had accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Lord and Saviour at an early age while attending Mount Olive Baptist Church, at Hurds, Arkansas. While in Chicago Shirley was an active member of The Upper Room Church. She enjoyed many church activities including singing in the church choir, actively attending prayer group, Bible Studies, and ministering to the sick. She remained a dutiful servant to the Lord until He took her home to be with Him.
Shirley was preceded in death by her parents and her younger brothers, Samuel and Ronny James Polk.
Shirley leaves to cherish her memories; her son and daughter in-law, Kenneth and Julie Polk of Rio Rancho, NM; her daughter, Angela Polk of Lake Village, AR; her grandchildren, Aliesha Maxwell of Monticello, AR, Brandon Polk of Monticello, AR, Kenya Polk of Jacksonville, FL and Sheldynn Polk of Rio Rancho, NM; her great-grandchildren, De'Miyah & Jaivon Maxwell of Monticello, AR, nieces, nephews and a host of many other relatives and friends.
Condolences(3)
Robin Hawkins-Cook
Dermott, AR Monday, September 17, 2012 My Prayer are with you and the family.... God has everything in control. Keep Praying...Robin Hawkins-Cook
Teresa Miller
Hamburg, AR Wednesday, August 22, 2012 Angela, Kim, Brandon, .....My thoughts are with you during this time.....Stay strong....lean on each other thru this time....The Lord has reached down and touched Mrs. Shirley....SHE IS NOW IN GOOD HANDS!!!!! LOVE YOU GUYS.....Jacque Bynum
portland, AR Friday, August 17, 2012 Angela and family, you all are in my prayers. Know that God will see you thru this and he will be there for you. I enjoyed the times Ms. Shirley and I had while she was at home. I know she is alright now.