of Conway,
January 19, 1921 - January 9, 2015
Margie Boles Shumate, 93, formerly of Conway, passed away in Little Rock, January 9, 2015. She was born January 19, 1921 in Pangburn, Arkansas to the late Horace and Essie Boles. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Melton Shumate, her sisters, Eva Smith of Pangburn, and Doris Russell of California. She is survived by two daughters, Jo Hirschy (Lewis) of Batesville and Judy Craig (Bill) of little Rock, Four grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
She traveled with her husband, in connection with his job with the U.S. State Department (USAID), and lived in Washington, DC, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, and Nigeria. Margie always sought employment and worked as a teacher, high school principal's personal secretary, employment counselor, or personal secretary.
She and her husband retired in Conway where she started the Razorback Cookie Cutter business out their home. For several years, they opened their home for a weekly collegiate dinner/bible study. She was a member of Cornerstone Bible Church and participated in Bible Study Fellowship, and was instrumental in bringing the Joy of Living Bible Study to Conway.
She led a Bible study and ministered to the women of Faulkner County Correctional unit for many years.
The family would like to thank the staff at Hospice Home Care for their kindness and the staff at Pleasant Valley Nursing Home, Little Rock for providing comfort and care for their mother for the past three years.
Services will be held at 3:00pm Saturday, January 17, 2015 at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Conway, with visitation held one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow the service at Crestlawn Memorial Park in Conway. Memorials may be sent to Cornerstone Bible Church, P.O. Box 1226 Conway, Arkansas 72033, or The Alzheimer's Association, 210 N Walton Blvd #25, Bentonville, Arkansas 72712-5081.
Dear Jo and Judy, Margie and Bill were some of the nicest, friendliest and smartest people we ever met when we first moved to West Gate in Conway! I think we were members with them at First United Methodist in Conway before they started their Mission work with Cornerstone Bible. They were wonderful neighbors in the Great Neighborhood of West Gate and some of my very Favorite because both of them Always had a smile on their face for everyone!!! They shared the Love of God wherever they went - no matter the country! I know it is hard to say that final goodbye but their lives were so FULL that it is easy to Celebrate ALL that they were and all they gave to all people!!
My prayers are with you both and your families, Pam and Greg Wren
Jo, we did not know your mom, but we know & love you and mourn your loss with you. We know the pain, having lost 3 of our four parents. We will be praying for you in the weeks to come. Rest in knowing she is now with our Lord with no more pain or suffering. Hugs & love.
Dear Jo and Judy, I'm sad to read that Margie is no longer with us, but I believe she is happy in heaven with Bill and probably organizing some kind of party or study session. She was a wonderful, fun, generous neighbor. Many of our 12 Deerood/Westgate memories involve Margie and Uncle Bill! Condolences and prayers, Barbara
Dear Jo And Judy
So sorry to read in the paper about the passing of your Mother. I have many fond memories of her during our childhood days in Star City. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Miss Margie was such a sweetheart. I cleaned her home back in my college days. She and Bill were always so grateful and kind to me.
Aunt Margie was always such a gracious lady. She will be missed but am sure she had a glad reunion with uncle Melton
Dear Judy and Jo:
We are so sorry for your loss. You all will be in our thoughts and prayers.
I will miss seeing you. Debbie Urbani Alsbrook
She was a wonderful, sweet lady and will be greatly missed by all of us who knew her...but we can rejoice that she and Bill are now reunited in a much better place.
To the family of Mrs. Margie,
I had the opportunity to meet your mom and dad at the Conway Regional Fitness Center several years ago. They were such a sweet couple. I always enjoyed my visits with Mrs. Margie. She was always so encouraging and loved to talk about the Lord!
"She opens her mouth with wisdom and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue." Proverbs 31:26. I was blessed to know Margie from Joy of Living bible study. She was a sweet minister of God's grace to many. My sympathies to the family.