of Delaware, AR
June 7, 2017
Shirley Inez Duggar, 78, a resident of Delaware passed away Wednesday, June 7, 2017, at her home.
She was born April 29, 1939, in Blytheville, Arkansas to the late James Vester and Thelma Martha (Lewis) Thompson. Shirley married Jessie Duggar on April 25, 1959 at New Blaine Church of Christ. She spent her working years in home health and in her spare time, Shirley enjoyed crocheting, cooking and studying the Bible. She was a member of the New Blaine Church of Christ. In addition to her parents Shirley was preceded in death by a daughter, Sherry Manos.
Survivors include her husband of 58 years, Jessie Duggar of Delaware; three sons, Jerry Duggar and wife, Rita of Paris, Michael Duggar and wife, Annisa of Delaware and Steven Duggar and wife Ashlea of Fort Smith; a daughter, Diana Rice and husband, B.J. of Paris; two brothers, Benny Thompson and wife, Julie of Greenwood and J.V. Thompson and wife, Pat of Jacksonville, Florida; two sisters, Joyce Gilbert of Booneville and Shelby Cathcart and husband, Bob of Beebe; 16 grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.
Visitation will be 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Thursday, June 8, 2017, at the Roller Funeral Home in Paris.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, June 9, 2017, at Elizabeth Hall Cemetery in New Blaine with Bro. Darin Downs officiating. Burial will follow under the direction of Roller Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Kris Bearden, Jerry Bearden, Nigel Slater, Andrew Hartfiel, Tanner Lorenz, Garrett Lorenz, Nick Coffer and Benny Thompson. Honorary pallbearers will be Cole Rice, Casey Rice, Tyler Duggar, Jayden Duggar, Brandon Berg and Nathan Berg.
Uncle Jessie & kids: I am so sad to hear of Aunt Shirley's passing. Our prayers are with you all. I have fond memories of her!
We are so sorry too hear about yall mom she was a sweet woman and she will be missed
Prayers to the entire family. Your mother was a beautiful soul.