of Helena, AR
September 25, 1937 - January 31, 2016
Shirley Ellis Hicks Shipman, age 78, of Helena, Arkansas passed away Sunday, January 31, 2016 at Memphis, Tennessee. Mrs. Shipman was born September 25, 1937 at Osceola, Arkansas to the late Graham ''Dude'' and Ruth Ellis.
She is survived by two daughters, Cynthia Jo Hicks Goode and Jamie Hicks Woodyard (Joe); grandchildren, Heather Carter Whaley, Melanie Carter Green, Hillary Carter Miller, Melissa Carter Siler, Micah Goode, Amiee Hicks Spradlin and Robert Wood ''Beau'' Hicks, III; and great-grandchildren, Ellis Ann Whaley, Garrett Green, Greer Green, Lucy Green, Blair Miller, Cruz Miller, Whit Miller and Zander Siler.
She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Robert Wood ''Bob'' Hicks, Jr.; husband, Robert ''Bob'' Hicks, Sr.; and husband, Brother Charles Shipman
.
A service for Shirley Shipman will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 3, 2016 at Second Baptist Church. Visitation will be Tuesday evening from 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Park in West Helena. Brother Wade McCarley and Brother Randy Williams will officiate.
Services will be directed by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, (870) 572-2571.
Jo and family I am so sorry for the loss of you Mom and Grandmother I know you all will miss her terrible but you know she is not in any pain and is with the Lord in a much better place. You all will be in my prayers I didn;t make it to her funeral I didn't find out when it was until now and it was to late I am sorry. I always like Shirley although I did not know her real well but she always smiled and spoke to me when she would see me.
Jo I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you. Love you
Just heard of Shirley's passing. Was so sad to hear this. Jami and Jo you are in my thoughts and prayers. So many great memories of my childhood years spent in the Summer in your home with Your mom and Dad and Uncle Dude and Aunt Ruth. She is now resting in peace with her Lord and no more pain or sadness. Just smiles and laughter and talking about the good times with her parents and friends and family. We pass this way one time and make sure you love and laugh and be kind to one another and make great memories for those that one day you will leave behind. God bless you and again much love to both of you and your families. Your cousin Merton Phillips
We have lost not only a sister-in-law, but a sweet friend. I will always miss our daily phone talks and knowing you were always praying for my family. You were always there since I first became a Hicks and the empty spot can not be filled. I know you are rejoicing with heaven's family. I am thankful to have been your friend and will see you again. ❤️❤️❤️
My condolences and sympathy and prayers go out to your family as you all mourn the loss of your mother and grandmother. She was a wonderful woman, and I am sure she will be missed by all who knew her.
Mom, I will forever LOVE YOU ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ You were a truly amazing woman & a wonderful kind loving mother! You taught me so well! But, the best part of all was how you served & loved the LORD!, Now you are forever with your LORD & Savior!!!
I LOVE YOU & when you left earth you took a piece of my heart ❤️ too ! That beautiful piece was YOU!!!🌹🌹🌹
I will Love you forever and a day I truly miss taking & seeing you!
Love your daughter JO😘😘😘
Jamie, I was so sorry to read of your mothers passing. May the love of family and the support of friends help you through the journey ahead. Though we know heaven has welcomed a very special person, our hearts still feel the sorrow. My sincere sympathy to you and your family.
Me. Jo and family so sorry to hear of Ms. Shirley's passing. Thoughts and prayers are with all of you doing this time of sorrow. God bless you all.
Jo and family. So sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jo, we have you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
We are praying for your family during this difficult time.
So sorry for your loss. May God bless each of you with His comfort, peace and strength.
So sorry to hear the news. Earths loss is heavens gain. I pray for each of her family. It is so hard to let go of our mothers. May GOD comfort each of you.
So very sorry to hear of Mrs. Shirley's passing. She was a force to reckon with during my High School years with her fabulous children...👼
Shirley was a Lady of Class and a True Woman of God. I loved her, as well as her children.
Sorry to hear about Mrs. Shirley. I know she will be missed very much. I will miss her phone calls everyday myself. My thoughts and prayers goes out to each of you and my he give you strength and comfort during this time.
Love you,
Linda Smith
PCHU
Jo & family wanted to let you know how very sorry I am to hear this. Thoughts & prayers are sent your way. May God bless & keep you all.