Shirley Darlene Bates

Shirley Darlene Bates, 64, Benton died Monday. Shirley retired after 30 years as a RN at the Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock. Survivors, son, Larry Bates, Benton; brother, Ricky Ward, Benton; grandson, Jason Bates, Benton; several nieces, nephews. Visitation, 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Ashby's. Services, 10 a.m. Friday, Ashby's Chapel, burial New Rosemont Cemetery. Online guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome.