Patricia Jean Shira

of Searcy, AR

May 25, 1931 - May 7, 2023

Patricia Jean Shira, 91, of Searcy, AR passed peacefully into the loving arms of Jesus, surrounded by her children on May 7, 2023. She was the daughter of Clyde E. and Emma R. Harris and was born on May 25, 1931 in Dodge City, Kansas.

Pat grew up in Dodge City where she met and married the love of her life, Chuck Shira. They were married November 18, 1951 and had 3 kids, Ellen, Judy and Greg. In 1967, due to a promotion, they packed up their 3 kids, in their white Chevrolet Station Wagon and made their way to Searcy, AR.

Pat was a very faithful servant of the First Methodist Church, where she served as a member of the United Methodist Women, Altar Guild and Communion Steward. As an active member of our community, she was known to always greet everyone with a smile, kind words and a prayer, if needed. She was a homemaker along with working several retail positions and church volunteer. But her true passion was her family. Her hobbies included sewing for her girls, smocking beautiful dresses and matching bonnets for her granddaughters, baking, playing bridge and reading.

Pat was preceded in death by her parents, Clyde and Emma Harris; her husband, Chuck Shira and her sister, Maxine Brown; her loving dog, Essay and her beloved cats, Puppy and Punkin.

Pat is survived by children, Ellen Morton (Ken) of Searcy, Judy Prior of Marion KS and Greg Shira of Little Rock. Her 6 Grandchildren, Sam Morton (Valerie) of Plano, TX, Katie Morton of Dallas, TX, Cy Prior (Alex) of Edwardsville, KS, Scott Prior (Bre) of Camdenton, MO, Alisa Madden (Matt) of The Colony, TX and Lindsey Shira of Dallas, TX and 9 Great Grandchildren, Merritt Morton, Madelyn Morton, Mitchell Morton, Kate Prior, Macy Prior, Riley Prior, Paislee Prior, Maverick Prior and Dax Madden.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, May 13 at the First Methodist Church of Searcy. Visitation will be at 10am and services at 11am. In lieu of plants or flowers, donations can be made to the First Methodist Church of Searcy, in the name of Patricia Shira.

Mom was a colorful figure so please feel free to wear bright colors to her Service.

Online guestbook: rollerfuneralhomes.com/searcy

Service Information
Visitation
First Methodist Church
304 N. Main St.
Searcy,  AR 72143
5/13/2023 at 10:00 AM
Service
Memorial Service
First Methodist Church
304 N. Main Street
Searcy,  AR 72143
5/13/2023 at 11:00 AM
 
Memorial Contributions
First Methodist Church in Memory of Pat Shira
304 N. Main Street
Searcy, AR 72143


Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Daniel Funeral Home
411 East Race Avenue
Searcy, AR  72145
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com