of Jonesboro, AR
February 3, 1941 - December 18, 2014
Shirley Parker Mask Smith passed away Thursday, December 18 at St. Bernard's Medical Center. She was born February 3, 1941 to the late Bill and Lela Morgan Parker at Lake City. She retired from Union Planters Bank after twenty-nine years of service and she served at the Food Pantry for ten years. She was a member of Forest Home Nazarene Church and was loved by all who knew her. Shirley was a graduate of Nettleton High School and attended ASU.
She is survived by her husband, Joe Smith; one son Michael Mask; two grandsons Shaun Mask and Matthew Hubble (Mallory); two great granddaughters Preslee and Aliviah Hubble; stepdaughter Denise Buercklin; two step grandchildren Catherine and Joseph Buercklin; two sisters LaVestal Green and Virginia Kidder of Casa Grande, AZ and serveral nieces and nephews.
She was preceeded in death by a grandson, Chayse Mask; one brother William Parker and a stepdaughter Donna Gookin.
Funeral service will be Sunday, December 21 at 2:00pm in Roller-Farmers Union Home Chapel with Rev. Ken Stallings officiating. Visitation will be at 1:00pm prior to service. Burial will be at Nettleton Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Tommy Glover, Tom Brown, Jim Wooten, Javine Furnater, Neal Starnes and Millard Cooper. Honorary pallbearers will be Friendship Sunday School Class.
Lasting memorials may be made to Forrest Home Church of the Nazarene Church Building Fund or the ALS Association, Gift Processing Center, PO Box 6051, Albert Lea, MN 56007
I just ran across this looking for something else. Such a sweet, sweet lady! I will remember her as one of the sweetest patients I had the pleasure of seeing during my Home Health nursing.
I browse the obituaries from all funeral homes at least once per month just so I can see if there was anyone I knew. If so, I usually write something to and for the family.
Shirley Mask, as I knew her back when, was such a great lady.. I remember her well from the UNION PLANTERS BRANCH downtown on Union and I believe she worked on Gee also.
She grew to call me by my first name; then, I lost touch when I switched banks..
Since , I do not know anyone in her family personally, I want to extend my deepest sympathy and sincere condolences to all of you.
May God bestow upon each and every one of you HIS ever so loving way that only HE has to make this easier on you and put the ray of sunshine back into the lives of you all.
May Shirley live on with HIM in the place he has prepared and waiting for us called PARADISE.
Sherry Craig
Jonesboro
I am so sorry to hear of Shirley's passing. I worked with her at Union Planters. She was a kind loving lady. Prayers are with the family during this difficult time.
My Angel you are free. Thank you for letting me care for you. God speed.
Dear Old Friend Mikie & family... I am so sad to hear of Shirley's passing. I thought so much of her-- she was such a sweet & good hearted lady. May the lord comfort you during this time..
God Bless,
Ava "Radcliff" DePriest
Our prayers are with your family.
Mike & Family, We are both so sorry to learn of your mother's passing. I had no idea that she was ill until Larry told me today since he visits with you through your work. We always loved your mom & she was a very sweet lady. You are in our prayers along with all the family. God Bless You.
Dear Aunt Shirley, you welcomed me in into your family and we had so much fun. You showed me how to make chocolate fried pies and how to laugh...I've missed you all these years but some day we'll see each other again. I have and always will love you Aunt Shirley Love Shelly
Shirley was a very special person and will surely be missed by all of her family and friends. My heart breaks for the family.. I have lots of precious memories of Shirley and always loved that beautiful smile.
To my aunt Shirly : I love you and will forever miss you,
I worked many years with Shirley @ UP. She was wonderful person. I was sad to hear of her passing. Prayers for your family!
Joe & family,
Deepest sympathy on Shirley's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Margaret Ratliff & Debbie Ratliff Whitney
Mr. Joe & Fsmily,
I only met Ms. Shirley the one time but she was so sweet to me. My deepest sympathy to you all. May your faith in God help you through this very difficult time.
Love,
Janet
Prayers for the family of Shirley. Going to miss my friend. Love keeping up with her by calling each other and on facebook. We had a lot of laughs and working together at Mercantile Bank and Union Planters Bank. Shirley you are not in pain anymore and your in a better place free of pain and the Shirley that always loved life. Love you my friend and Stacy is bringing me tomorrow. She was excited when you came to Benton to see the both of us. Michael thinking of you also she loved you dearly.
Sorry for you lost. May God give you peace.