of Benton, AR

October 9, 1934 - September 11, 2021

In loving memory of our mother and grandmother, Shirley Jennings. She was born October 9, 1934, and passed September 11, 2021.
Shirley was a very strong, loving, passionate mother and grandmother. She is preceded in death by her husband Lamar Jennings; siblings, Faye, Gaye, and Sonny; and her parents. She is survived by her brother Doc (Marsha) Carrington; children, Denise Jones, David (Debra) Jennings, Debra (Robert) Smith; 6 grandchildren; Amber Pope, Ashley Gray, Cory Falcone, Jana (Derrick) Nicholas, Jace Jennings, Anna Ashcraft; and 9 great- grandchildren.
Shirley was born in Strayhorn, Mississippi, and grew up in Marion, Arkansas. In high school she was a cheerleader, this being where she was tackled by her future husband, football player, Lamar Jennings. Shirley and Lamar married out of high school and lived a very happy and successful life. She will always be remembered as a strong, loving, courageous woman, who will never be forgotten. A funeral service will be at the Roller-Alcoa Chapel at 2 P.M., Tuesday, September 14, 2021. Interment will be in Pinecrest Memorial Park following the service.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Alcoa Funeral Home
6700 Alcoa Road
Benton, AR  72019
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com