of North Little Rock, AR
May 24, 2008
Shirley Irene Burlison Warhurst age 70 of North Little Rock, went to be with her Lord on May 24, 2008. She was born September 2, 1937 to her parents Aaron Bartlett Burlison and Avie Irene Baskins Burlison in Joiner, Arkansas. She was the owner-operator of Krispy Fried Chicken Restaurant in North Little Rock and Sherwood, Arkansas.
Shirley was preceded in death by her husband R.L. Warhurst; her parents: a brother A.J. Burlison: a sister, Juanita Humble, and a son, Keith Warhurst.
She leaves to cherish her memory a son, Roger Warhurst and his wife Tammy of Lonoke, Arkansas; a daughter, Sherry Gann and her husband Greg of North Little Rock, Arkansas; Grandchildren, Jason Warhurst of North Little Rock, Arkansas, Bart Gann and his wife Christy of Atlanta, Georgia, Amber Gann of North Little Rock, Arkansas, and Jonathan Warhurst and his wife Samantha of Lonoke, Arkansas; Great Grandchildren, Samuel Whiteaker, and Sarai Whiteaker of Atlanta, Georgia; a brother, Tommy Burlison and his wife Mary Jo of Dublin, Texas, Donzil Burlison and his wife Hilda, and Billy Burlison and his wife Sanna all of Olive Branch, Mississippi; a sister, Betty Balch and her husband Travis of Lavaca, Arkansas; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Tuesday, May 27, 2008 at Roller Owens Funeral Home Chapel 5509 JFK Blvd, NLR, AR (501)791-7400 with interment in Rest Hills Memorial Park.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Forty-Seventh Street Baptist Church Building Fund, 4700 Pike Ave., North Little Rock, AR 72114.
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21 Condolence(s)
Ray Family
Sunday, June 1, 2008
Greg, Sherry & family. Our prayers are with you at this special time in your lives. David & Sandy Ray & Family
STEVE HARRIS
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
MAY THE LORD BE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AT THIS TIME.
Debra Ratliff Whitney
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Sherry, It has been over 40 years I guess since we last saw each other. We went to Hillcrest Elementary School together and you lived on Parkside Drive and I lived on Parkwood. We played together as children and your dad was in the Air Force I believe and he was transferred to Alaska so your family moved away. I wanted to send my sympathy to you and your family on the passing of your mother.
Karen Angelo
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Ralph and I send our deepest sympathies to all the family. We really loved Shirley and RL. And even though time and distance had kept us apart, we always thought of them as our closest friends. We hope all the family will be comforted knowing how happy Shirley and RL are united in heaven with God. Our love to all
Lydia and Leo Venetta
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Sherry, Roger and Family: We are so very sorry for your loss. We didn't get to see Shirley or RL much in the past several years, but will always remember the fun and friendship we all had in our younger days in Jonesboro. May it be a comfort to know you're in our prayers.
Renee' Robinson
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Sherry and Roger, I know today has been one of the hardest days of your lives. Your mother loved you both dearly as you did her. I pray that healing with touch your hearts.
Angie Young
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Sherry, find strength and comfort in God who sustains you and know your Mom is safe with Him now. Tom and Angie Young and family
Baptist Health NLR Administration Support Staff
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Sherry, to let you know we are thinking of you through the loss of your mother. Our hearts are with you today as you say goodby and our prayers go with you as you walk through this experience - Gale, John, Shela, Myra, Roxanne & Dorothy
Violet McVay Sexton
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
I was saddened to hear of your loss. I have so many fond memories of Shirley running around with me and Lorene Brownsfield at Dyess. R.L. was a classmate and a friend also. I just wanted to let her family know that her passing will be sorely mourned by many of us who had lost touch over the years.
Bo Glover
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Will miss her dearly. My thoughts and love are with the family.
Larry Rice
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Roger and Sherry......I'm so sorry for the loss of your mother. I really wish that I could have been at the service. Your mother as well as your father were one of the greatest blessing and help to this minister. Shirley was a great spiritual person and she touched many people in her life time. I believe that you children are what you are because of the influence and the love that your parents gave you. Donna and I have you in our prayers and I hope to see you soon,,,Shirley was a special person...Love you all
La Donna & Jerry Reed
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
May the Lord bless and keep the family of Shirley at this time as she is relieved of the trials and pains of life here among us. She finally rests with her savior and loved ones gone before. We raised our families together as members of 47th. St. Baptist Church as well a here in the Levy area. A willing laborer in the work of the Church as well as her everyday life. A sweet woman, mother and friend.
Linda Counts-Hatcher
Monday, May 26, 2008
Roger and Family, Sorry to hear about your Mom. I know she was a very special person and that y'all loved her and will miss her very much. Linda
Joe & Sanna (Burlison) Caffin
Monday, May 26, 2008
Several years ago we had the amazing opportunity to spend time with Shirley at Grandmommy and Grandaddy's anniversary party. (Tommy and Mary Jo Burlison) What an awesome time we had. Shirley was so funny. We loved sitting and listening to her talk. She kept us laughing so hard my stomach hurt. I am sorry I haven't had the opportunity to spend more time with Grandaddy's family but I cherish the time I have had. Sherry, what an incredible servant you have been to your mom especially these last few months. The way you have been right there by her side taking care of her, there is no better picture of God's selfless love and dedication. Shirley was so fortunate to have you by her side, and I know she was comforted knowing you and Betty Anne were there with her. I hope to meet you personally some day. Please know you and all of your family are in our thoughts and prayers. I'm so sorry.....I love you, too Grandaddy and I'm sorry I can't be there!!!!!!
Ricci Coan
Monday, May 26, 2008
With Loving Sympathy From your family at Fair Haven Baptist Church Kenneth and Kathy Wilson Charlotte Coan Ricci, Sharon,Jordan,Jodi, and Andrew Coan Kerry,Lana,Mitch, and Mackenzie Barefoot
Tony Warhurst
Sunday, May 25, 2008
Bettye Deadmon Warhurst, Terry Warhurst, Mark Warhurst,Tony Warhurst and familys.
Diane Burlison-Peterson
Sunday, May 25, 2008
We will surely miss Aunt Shirley. We know she is with R.L. ,Keith and everyone who has gone before her. God be with the rest of us who are left to fill the void that we will have in our lives without her. Love All of Ya'll Diane, Richard, Matthew and Christina Peterson 13 Powder Lane Burlington, NJ 08016 609-386-8676
randy burlison
Sunday, May 25, 2008
WE LOVED MY AUNT VERY MUCH SHE WAS A GIVING PERSON SHE WILL BE MISSED BY EVERYONE WORDS CAN NOT BRING HER BACK SHE WILL LOOK AFTER ALL OF US LOVE RANDY AND FRAN BURLISON
Becky Switzer
Sunday, May 25, 2008
Jason, you and the your whole family are in our thoughts and prayers. I know how much you love your grandmother and I know that it is very hard for you right now. Uncle Mark and Aunt Becky
CO & Beverly Abbott
Sunday, May 25, 2008
May God be with you my dear aunt! We always loved and cherish each and every time we were all able to be together. We definitely have lots of wonderful memories to share. Sherry, Roger, Betty and all my precious uncles, I love you all and pray that God will help us all through this major loss in our family. Love, Beverly & CO
Mary Christy Nelson
Sunday, May 25, 2008
Roger & Sherry, I am sorry for the loss of your mother - Momma Shirley as RL always used to call her. My brother, Brad, and I spent many fun evenings at their house with our parents, and RL and Shirley were always very sweet to us. I remember them as being the most generous souls - RL was always practicing 'my place is your place' and was always encouraging us to come out to the Ponderosa to 4 wheel, fish and get a suntan. Shirley could cook a meal that few could rival. They were always smiling and happy. I will never forget RL's story about his tax check coming back to "Ronly Lonly Warhurst" - it brings a chuckle out of me every time. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. Many blessings, Mary Christy