of Batesville, AR

December 23, 1943 - June 22, 2024

Shirley G. Tomlinson, 80, of Batesville passed away Saturday, June 22, 2024.

She was born December 23, 1943 in Phoenix, Arizona to Unis and Lillie (Parkerson) Parsons.

Shirley was a strong willed woman of the Missionary Baptist faith. She enjoyed cooking and worked as a cook at Judy and Ruths Country Café, the Senior Citizens Center and Pat's Café. She loved animals and liked to read mystery and thriller books, enjoyed listening to Elvis and Rod Stewart music and loved watching classic TV shows.

Survivors include one son, Brian Tomlinson; three daughters, Janet Tomlinson, Victoria Smith (Cody) and Laura Tomlinson; one brother, Johnny Parsons (Katie); one sister, Linda Massey (Danny); eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Billy Tomlinson and two sisters, Barbara Parsons and Betty Fulcher.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Crouch Funeral Home
510 College Avenue
Batesville, AR  72501
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com