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Helen Elizabeth Shirley

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Helen Elizabeth Shirley, 82, of Jacksonville passed from this life on February 20, 2018. She was born March 29, 1935 in Hamblin, Arkansas to Harvey William Joyner and Lois Lena Mae Catlett Joyner. Helen was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister. She enjoyed painting and gardening, but her greatest joy in life was spending time with her family. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 49 years, James Harold Shirley, son, James Michael Shirley, brothers, Harvey Joyner Jr., Jerome Joyner and son-in-law, Ray Rendon. Survivors include daughters, Melody Robinson of Jacksonville, Karen Rendon of Jacksonville, Susan Lee (Chris) of Jacksonville, grandchildren, Heather Phillips (Jason), Chrystol Cotton (Kyle), Brandi Casey (Danny), Michael Robinson (Melinda), Phillip Robinson (Collin), Brandon Robinson, great-grandchildren, Josh Treat (Sydney), Tristan Treat, Cruz Cotton, Madison Robinson, Samantha Robinson, Kane Wisemore, Wyatt Phillips, Ben Phillips Brandon Casey and Noah Casey. Other survivors include brothers, Pete Joyner of Jacksonville, Bob Joyner (Nell) of Jacksonville, and sister, Shirley Handy (Dan) of Sherwood along with a host of extended family and friends. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, February 24, 2018 at Moore's Jacksonville Funeral Home. Arrangements entrusted to Moore's Jacksonville Funeral Home. (501) 982-2136. Online guestbook: www.mooresjacksonvillefuneralhome.com.

Published February 22, 2018

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