of Melbourne, AR
July 14, 1946 - September 2, 2025
Shirley Williams, 79, of Melbourne passed away Tuesday, September 2, 2025.
She was born July 14, 1946 in Forty Four, Arkansas to Grady Loyd Sherrill and Lena Faye (Owens) Sherrill.
She was united in marriage on June 23, 1962 to Glen Williams. They were happily married for 52 years until his passing in 2014.
Shirley was a member of Belview Baptist Church for four decades. She enjoyed spending time with her greatest joy, her family. She rarely missed an activity involving one of her grandchildren. She always looked forward to taking trips with her siblings. Shirley also enjoyed reading, doing crossword puzzles, playing board games and watching her favorite game shows. Her values of self-sacrifice, generosity and thoughtfulness will never be forgotten.
Survivors include one son, Jerry Williams (Neesha) of Melbourne, Arkansas; one daughter, Debbie Foster (Johnny) of Elizabeth, Arkansas; one brother, Donnie Sherrill (Judy) of Bogata, Texas; three sisters, Lena Gillihan of Rock Falls, Illinois, Deloris Sublett (Michael) of Bella Vista, Arkansas and Rhonda Sherrill (Steven McCurley) of Salem, Arkansas; five grandchildren, Amber Runsick (Brad), Josh Foster (Kelly), Glenna Earnest (Chris), Ashley Foster (Cameron) and Evan Williams; four great grandchildren, Kate Runsick, Charlotte Runsick, Jonathan Earnest and Garrett Earnest; a special uncle, Marvis Sherrill; devoted friend, Howard Collier and several nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Glen Williams.
Pallbearers are Josh Foster, Brad Runsick, Chris Earnest, James Sitton, David Jones and Ty Woodall. Honorary pallbearers are Evan Williams, Cameron Foster, Bob Rector and Rick Haney.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 6, 2025 at 2:00pm at Belview Baptist Church with Bro. Logan Holladay and Bro. Raymond Carneal officiating. Burial will follow at Combs Cemetery in Melbourne.
Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.
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12 Condolence(s)
Sharon Strecker
Sunday, September 7, 2025
Jerry, we are so sorry to hear about your mom. Prayers for you and your family, know that she's in Gods care now looking down on her family.
God bless you all!
Paul and Sharon
Donna and Gerald Byran
Sunday, September 7, 2025
Sorry to hear of Shirley's passing. May God comfort you all during your time of grief.
Samuel and Anna Guiltner
Saturday, September 6, 2025
So sorry for your loss
Randy and Susan Williams
Saturday, September 6, 2025
May the God of all peace bring you comfort. Cherish the memories and rest assured she's in the presence of God.
mark herrington
Thursday, September 4, 2025
jerry nesha evan i love yall and i'm sorry about mrs shirley she was a great lady
Alan Vickery
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
In our thoughts and prayers,
Phyllis, Alan, Paige, & Andrew Vickery
Gaye and Michael Sublett
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
I'm going to miss you so much sister. I'm glad you are no longer suffering and is with Glen, mom, and dad. I will be so lost without you and will miss all the things we did together. I will love you forever ðŸ'"
Jenneal Runsick
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
John and I are so sorry to learn of Ms. Shirley's passing. She loved her family and they loved her very much in return. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family.
Paula Roddy
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
Sorry for your loss
Sincere sympathy
Paula Roddy and family
Sue Campbell
Joann Farmer Montgomery
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
I am sorry about the loss of Shirley. I have known her for a long time. She and Glen were our
neighbors in Calico Rock when they were first married. I have also been on some bus tours with
her and would see her from time to time. She was always so nice and friendly. The family is
in my thoughts and prayers.
Gordon and Phyllis Owens
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
We are so sorry for y'all's loss, prayers for comfort
Tommy and Glenna Weatherford
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
Prayers for comfort during this difficult time