of Jonesboro, AR
February 13, 1937 - September 15, 2014
Shirley Alfreda Belk, 77, of Jonesboro, passed away on Monday, September 15, 2014 at her home. She was born February 13, 1937 in Bono to Alfred and Tressie Freeman Watkins. Shirley was a teacher's aide and a member of Fairview Baptist Church.
Shirley is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Thomas Belk; a sister, Linda McMinn; and a grandson, Raymond Floyd.
Survivors include three sons, Tony Watkins, Kenneth Cole and James Cole; four daughters, Peggy Callahan, Beverly Dean, Gloria Perdue and Sarah Brogan; 20 grandchildren, Anthony Lynn Dean, Twana Letner, Shawn Floyd, William Floyd, Paula Robinson, Micheal Cole, Timothy Jones, Taylor Cole, Courtney Smith, Cheryl Kilgore, Bradley Veal Terry Veal, James Ray, Stefanie Cole, Allen Cole, Bradley Watkins, Christy Watkins, Toni Watkins, Devan Watkins, and Hunter Watkins; 33 great grandchildren; two brothers, David Watkins and Sidney Watkins; and a sister, Barbara Kirksey Tosh.
Visitation will be 5:30-8 pm Wednesday at Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home, 1900 West Washington Avenue in Jonesboro.
Graveside services will be 10 am Thursday at Herman Cemetery with Rev. Don Seat officiating.
Pallbearers will include Anthony Dean, Micheal Cole, Timothy Jones, Shawn Floyd, Bradley Veal and William Floyd.
Although we never got to meet Shirley, her daughter and grandson are a part of our family and are so dear to us. We are so saddened to learn of Ms Belk's passing. Love and prayers for all during this very difficult time. Hugs, JJ & Doug
I am so sorry for your family loss. We have known Bev for over 30 years and she dearly loved her mother. My thoughts and prayers for the entire family, which we are so grateful for giving us our Bev and Anthony. Much Love, Teresa
We think we met Ms. Belk once when she was visiting Bev. Our heart and prayers are for the family. Bev is our daughter in law and we love her dearly and her son Anthony and family. We do pray god's peace and comfort for her family. Bev, we will be up to see you when you get home. All of our family love you and are praying for you.Mom and dad Dean and Alex.
I have known Ms. Belk since 2003 and she was a beautiful woman inside and out. I looked forward to her monthly visits to my office and she was always a bright spot in my day. The past few months, Gloria was always by her side and striving to make sure that her Mom was smiling, happy and that all her wishes were fulfilled. I will miss Ms. Belk and I will never forget the Christian way she lived. Rest in peace Ms. Belk. Forever your friend, June