of Jonesboro, AR
August 26, 1939 - February 27, 2014
Shirley Ann Coble, 74, of Jonesboro, went to be with the Lord 2:00 pm Thursday, February 27, 2014 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro.
Shirley was a member of Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church and loved every part of her life as a daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.
Shirley was active in many things. She was a Sunday school teacher, a bible Fellowship International leader, an active member of the Pleasant Grove Extension Homemakers Club. She was a retired surgical nurse and worked for St. Bernards Hospital and Jonesboro Surgical Associates for over 35 years.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Bill N. Coble; her son, Tim Coble, and her father, Alba Cheshier.
She is survived by her mother, Beatrice Cheshier Kee of Jonesboro; daughter, Cheryl (David) Head of Brookland; son, Bill (Debbie) Coble, Jr. of Russellville and a brother, Donald (Barbara) Cheshier of Jonesboro. Her grandchildren, Kimberly (Chris) Paslay of Brookland, Bobbi (Jake) Green of Searcy, Bill Coble, III, Melanie (Will) McCrotty of Russellville, Eric (Rebecca) Coble of Paragould, and Kacy Coble of Memphis, TN; great grandchildren, Jesse and Lily Paslay, Boston and Jaxton Green, Ella and Rawling McCrotty, and Reese Coble; and many nieces, nephews and friends.
Visitation will be 1-2:30 pm Sunday at Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home, 1900 West Washington Avenue in Jonesboro with chapel services beginning at 2:30 pm with Rex G. Darling and Elizabeth Gersch officiating. Burial will follow at Pleasant Grove Cemetery.
Pallbearers will include Jake Green, Bill Coble, III, Eric Coble, Will McCrotty, Gerald Cheshier, Matt Byard and Johnny Cline.
Please send lasting memorials to the Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church Building Fund, 2021 Pleasant Grove Road, Jonesboro AR 72401.
Mother was always thinking of others and wants to continue to be a faithful servant, so she also requested as you come to the visitation, to please bring a can of food and place it in the designated box. All food collected will be given to the local food bank.
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17 Condolence(s)
Kevin & Angela Nichols
Monday, March 3, 2014
Shirley, we really appreciate all you did for us at Pleasant Grove Church. Easter egg hunts, help with our wedding and all the great lunches at church you provided. You were a great example and a great Sunday school teacher to our kids: Kara, Amanda, Zack and Geneva, you will truly be missed.
Jackie Kukura Stephenson
Sunday, March 2, 2014
The Cheshiers were the first people I met when we moved here. My family bought Bill and Shirley's old house. Barbara and Ginger invited me to church and that's where I met Shirley. She was my Sunday school teacher. She was such a sweet woman who radiated love and kindness. She had a way of making you feel that love with just a few words. I know Heaven has welcomed an Angel home but for those she left behind here will miss her more than she will know. God will bring us all together again one day though. Until then I know the example of her love can live on in each life she touched. Shirley, put in a good word for the rest of us'
Jackie Mathis
Sunday, March 2, 2014
I worked with Shirley for many years at St.Bernard's in surgery for many years.She was my very first call partner. She was a real joy to work with & a kind & caring person. The world was a better place with Shirley in it. I haven't seen much of her in the last several years but she as sick as she was took the time & energy to send me a sympathy card in Aug. when I lost my oldest daughter. I was fortunate to see her a couple of weeks ago & we gave each other a big hug & told each other that we loved one another. I believe we both knew that would be the last time we would see each other on this earth. I know all of your hearts are broken losing her when she was still so full of life. My deepest sympathy goes out to all of her family. She loved ya'll dearly. Jackie Mathis
Vicki Brickey
Saturday, March 1, 2014
There are no words that can explain how much Shirley will be missed. She will always be loved and we have a new angel to watch over us. I'm sure she is embraced by Bill and Tim and her dad right now.
Gary & Debbie Whitney
Saturday, March 1, 2014
Deepest sympathy to all the Coble family.
Nancy Best
Saturday, March 1, 2014
Joanna, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family over the loss of your Aunt. May God comfort you and give you peace.
Morris and Faye Hatcher
Saturday, March 1, 2014
We met Shirley as Nana to our precious son-in-law to be.When they married she loved our daughter as much as her very own. We called her nana in our home because once you knew her ,you knew you were loved always. She loves with a special love that only comes from a personal relationship with her Savior, She will be with us always in the legacy of the children, grandchildren and great grandchildren she mentored.
Jo Ann Cooper
Saturday, March 1, 2014
My deepest sympathy goes out to Shirley's family at this sad time.
I got to know Shirley when she worked for Dr. Rusher and they rented part of our building. She was always so kind and caring to their patients and a joy to be around. We looked forward to seeing her smiling face.
Jo Ann Taylor Cooper
Debra Petersen
Friday, February 28, 2014
Shirley was a sweet, loving, Godly woman. I remember her way back when we would go to Arkansas to see all the family. She was a wonderful mother to her children and a loving wife to her husband. She will be truly missed, but God needed another angel. Rest in peace Shirley. We will see you again.
Shelby Jean Berry
Friday, February 28, 2014
Shirley was my Bible Study Fellowship group leader several years ago and such a wonderful example for us all. She will certainly be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Beverly Rainwater
Friday, February 28, 2014
Ms Shirley was the ultimate example of an excellant Christian woman, the most tender and caring friend ever.
May her life be a shining light to all of us left behind to follow!
My prayers are with you all and Gods hands will comfort and healing will be given gracefully.
My love always,
Beverly Rainwater
Larry & Ann Adams
Friday, February 28, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time. Our deepest sympathy to all the family in your loss. Shirley was such a special lady.
Chris & Lisa Barber
Friday, February 28, 2014
Our warmest thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Glenn bridger
Friday, February 28, 2014
Mike & Kathy Stewart
Friday, February 28, 2014
Even though we are unable to be with you all in person, know that we are with you in spirit. Our deepest sympathy to all.
Bill and Nan Nelson
Friday, February 28, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you prepare to celebrate the life of your daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend. Shirley made a positive impact on all who crossed her path. She will be missed., but her legacy will live on and on.
In Christ,
Bill and Nan
Donna and Dan Drury
Friday, February 28, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this sad time. Shirley had such a sweet and kind spirit and was a wonderful example of the Christian life. She will be sorely missed.