of Evening Shade, AR
July 16, 1933 - March 24, 2020
Rachel Rowena (Shirley) Satterfield passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at the age of 86. Rowena was born on July 16, 1933 in Mount Pleasant, Arkansas. She was the daughter of Homer Shirley and Ollie Conyers Shirley.
She was a member of the Zion Hill Baptist Church where she served as assistant pianist and Sunday School secretary. She was a homemaker, a retired school bus driver and was a charter member of the Izard County EMS board where she served for 24 years before retiring. She was an avid reader and enjoyed quilting and cross stitch and crossword puzzles.
She is survived by her four sons, James Brown on St. James, Keith Brown (Karin) of Zion, Wesley Brown of Zion and Robert Satterfield of the home; two daughters, Kaye Plumlee (Ray) of Franklin and Rebecca Warner of Lakeview; eleven grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and a host of other family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, John ''Skip'' Brown; her second husband, William ''Bill'' Satterfield; and two brothers, Homer Shirley Jr. and Doyle Shirley.
A private graveside service will be held for the family.
Finding out grandma passed away the way I did hurt... I love my grandma so very much and was so blessed to be able to have conversations with her threw out the years... I pray your proud of me granny... I'm finally graduating college... Oh my this hurts... I love you so much and I am so sorry for not coming and seeing you sooner... I am so blessed to have had you as my granny.... I love you ohhh so very much!!! I'm so sorry I wasn't there .. ðŸ˜ðŸ˜¢ðŸ˜. R.I.L granny I love you oh so much!!!
You are in my thoughts and prayers
Becky I’m so sorry to hear about your mom. My prayers are with you
Lots of hugs and prayers.
Love you
Deedee
Praying for you and your family during this difficult time.
Becky you’re in my prayers and I’m so sorry for your loss. I love you
So sorry to hear about your loss. We were distant cousin, sharing the same great grand parent Elishi Shirley! Prayers for the family
Rowena was a special soul. Friend, neighbor, bus driver.... she never waivered in standing up for what was right and just. She cared about all of us kids and made sure we were always safe and well behaved on the bus. We all loved her very, very much!
Thoughts and prayers for your family.
Prayers for you all!!
Rest in peace, Mrs. Satterfield. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Wes....your family is in our prayers....
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Cherished forever is the special relationship you and I shared as aunt/niece. Aunt Roe, rest in peace knowing I have sweet memories and will always love you with much gratitude and thankfulness in my heart. Your niece, Brenda
I am so sorry for your loss, and will be praying for your family.
Sorry about your mom.
Sorry about your mom.
We love you, and continue to lift you up in prayer. May the Lord give you much comfort in this very difficult time.
Hoping comfort can be drawn from knowing that your family are in the thoughts and prayers of many during this difficult time.
In our thoughts and prayers,
Phyllis, Alan, Paige, & Andrew Vickery