of Benton, AR
May 30, 1937 - November 26, 2017
Mary Ellen Shelby Fagan, 80, of Benton passed away Sunday, November 26, 2017. She was born May 30, 1937 in Benton to the late Woodrow Wilson Shelby and Lois Kane Shelby.
Mary was an active member of Forest Hills Missionary Baptist Church of Benton, AR.
Survivors include her husband of sixty years, Jim Thomas Fagan; two sons, Shelby T. Fagan of Benton, and Wesley D. Fagan of Tennessee; one daughter, Lori Lea Fagan of New York; one sister, Anne Shelby Beyers of Benton; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, November 30, 2017 at Cameron Cemetery in Benton AR with Bro. Marcus Blakley officiating.
Visitation will be held from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Wednesday evening, November 29, 2017 at Roller-Ballard Funeral Home (501)315-4047.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made in her name to the Arkansas Alzheimer's Association at 10201 W Markham St Suite 100, Little Rock, AR 72205.
We Love you so much and we thought the world of you . May You Rest in Peace . You where so much Loved
My deepest sympathies are with the family and friends. I am so sorry!
Betty Green McLehaney
I have been blessed for the last 37 years to be a part of the Fagan family as Mary's daughter-in-law married to her oldest son Shelby.
Mary was a wonderful mother, grandmother and a friend to everyone. She was kind hearted and showed it somehow everyday.
There's one thing special that stands out in my mind of Mary, she was an excellent cook and every year during the holidays you could count on homemade candies, cookies, fudge and just about everything you could think of she was making it.
Shelby and I are deeply saddened by her passing, with prayers and love for the rest of the family. God bless
So sorry to hear about your loss. Praying for peace and comfort for the family.
Jim this is Beulahs sister. I am so sorry to hear about Mary's passing.May God wrap his loving arms around you and your family and give you peace. RIP Mary.
Soory for your loss. Love you Brother
Jim, Shelby, Lori, Wes & Anne - My thoughts and prayers are with you. I guess Mary & Mom & Ann T. are kicking up their heavenly heels by now. Heaven will never be the same!
I didnt know until today,and I am at a caregiving job through Fri while another family goes to a funeral in TX. Im sorry I wont get to see you or pay my respects in person. I have many memories of "Aunt" Mary. Your family is in my heart and in my prayers.
Becca
Wes, Lori and Papa Fagan, we are so sorry for your loss. Mama Fagan you will be missed.
Re member Mary Ellen as a child. Always happy. Sorry for your loss.
So sorry for your loss may you find peace and comfort in the words spoken at 2 Corinthians 1:3 & 4" ( 3) Praised be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort, (4 ) who comforts us in all our trials so that we may be able to comfort others in any sort of trial with the comfort that we receive from God
Dear Jim, Shelby, Lori and Wes,
Tiffany and I are sorry for your loss. May God comfort your family during this time of sorrow.
Teresa and Tiffany Smith