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Shirley Larkin Obituary

Shirley Henton Larkin

Services for Shirley Henton Larkin will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, December 12, 2012 at True Vine Baptist Church, Alexandria with the Rev. Wardell Williams officiating. Burial will be in Garden of Memories, Alexandria under the direction of Progressive Funeral Home.

Mrs. Larkin, 64, of Pineville, died Thursday, December 6, 2012 in her residence.

She was a longtime employee for the City of Alexandria.

She is preceded in death by her mother, Evangeline Compton Henton and her brother, Mack Henton, Jr.

Survivors include her husband, Irvine Larkin of Pineville; two sons, Reginald Fountaine of Ball and Shaun Fountaine of Pineville; two sisters Sarah Henton (Burnell) Williams of Pineville and Wanda G. Henton Brown (Ewart) of Bermuda; her father Mack Henton, Sr. of Alexandria; one aunt, Eula Henton Lawson and one uncle, Obie Compton, Sr. both of Alexandria; three grandchildren, Jarvis Fountaine, Sr. (StaCee LaCour), Jordan Fountaine and Jeramesha Warner; two great grandchildren Jarvis Fountaine, Jr. and JuLayna Fountaine; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Published by The Town Talk on Dec. 11, 2012.
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Please accept my very deepest sympathy (to the family of Ms. Shirley). Her sweet kindness is more than appreciated by her customers such as myself. Her sharing reflection of God's love was so prevalent to me. I thank God that I was able to meet & share her presence on this earth & look forward to her friendship on the other side of Jordan.

Marilyn Thiels-Vaughn

December 16, 2012

Beautiful lady,you will be missed.
Family keep her light shining.

Ella King

December 15, 2012

The family have our deepest sympathy during your time of sorrow. May she rest in peace.

Gwen Page Rosezennie Francis

December 14, 2012

Grief can be so hard during the holidays, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one this holiday season.

Sandra Compton-Winbush

December 13, 2012

The family have our deepest sympathy during your time of sorrow. May she rest in peace.

Gwen Page Rosezennie Francis

December 13, 2012

It is our prayer that God will give you strength and comfort during this time. May He continue to bless and keep you within His loving care.

Bishop Leon and Brenda Figgins

December 13, 2012

Please accept our heart felt condolences on the loss of your loved one. Words cannot even begin to express our sorrow, you are in our prayers. Reggie and Shaun, hold tight to memories for comfort, lean on your friends for strength, and always remember how much you are cared about. May the peace that comes from the memories of love shared comfort you now and the days ahead.

Gloria J. Murdock, Raymond Jones, Ronnie Jones, Kevin & Pam Jones, Betty Jones White

Venita Jones-Wingate

December 12, 2012

To the family of our classmate shirely Henten Larken, you have our deepest sympathy and We pray God's grace and mercy bring comfort to you in your hour of berevement.

Rev. Carl & Brenda Armstead

December 12, 2012

We loved her so much. She will truly be missed. Audrey & Tito Early

December 12, 2012

Shaun and Reggie,

My deepest sympathy is extended to you on the loss of your beautiful mother. May God comfort you and keep you is my heartfelt prayer. Rest on, Mrs. Shirley!

Love and Blessings from the Lee family

Diane Lee

December 12, 2012

The entire family,
Deepest sympathy for the loss of this beautiful lady. May God continue to comfort you with memories of her wonderful life.
Sincerely,
Stephannie Cooper Senegal

December 12, 2012

Thinking about all of Shirley's family, -especially my dearest friend, Wanda G. -in prayer, with trust and hope that peace will find you soon. love, Pat

Patricia Hamilton Martin

December 12, 2012

For you , a childhood friendship that will never be forgotten

Dorothy Crumpton

December 12, 2012

Irvine, my prayers are with you. So sorry to hear about your loss.

Vicky Poche'

December 12, 2012

With heartfelt sympathy our thoughts and prayers are with you. God bless each of you and comfort you in the days ahead!

Evelyn Joshua-Sarpy

December 12, 2012

Reginald and Shaun,
You have my deepest sympathy during this time of sorrow. Ms. Shirley was a sweet person and will always be a topic when remenising about people in the coolest neighborhood ever - 11th Street!
Sondre Watkins-Swan (Monroe) and Angela Yvette Johnson (Alexandria)

December 12, 2012

May the Lord shine his light on this family.

Audrey Sanders

December 12, 2012

May the grace and goodness of God be with each of you in the loss of this giant of a woman. Mack,Delores, Wanda, her husband, children and grand children, I know all of you will miss her dearly but look to God for strength and confort during this this time of deep sorrow.

Your Cousin
Eddie Wycoff
Cleveland, Ohio

December 12, 2012

She's an Angel now.Reg &Shaun,"crying last for a night: But joy comes in the morning." Keep your trust in God

Thelma Horton

December 11, 2012

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

L.C. & Alberta Castile

December 11, 2012

Keeping the family in my prayers

Bonnie Figgins Dixon

December 11, 2012

To my great uncle Mack,Deloris,and Wanda Gale; Me and my family prayers are with you all. Stay strong and keep the faith. My heart hurts also at this time but I know that THE LORD WILL GIVE YOU PEACE and this too shall pass. George Anderson & Family

George Anderson

December 11, 2012

All of our prayers are with you during your time of loss. Please know that she was a bright part of many people's lives. She will be missed.
Erma McClenton-Bayone & Valerie Bayone-Bandy

December 11, 2012

To the Henton-Larkin family. Mrs.Shirley was a bright light without a dimmer. With poise and sophistication, my daily exchange to her was, "I'm going to grow up just like you one day." Henton-Larkin family, know Mrs. Shirley's light
still shines in all who were blessed to know and love her. What a great gift to be given--one that can never be taken away!



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Mary Price-Warner @ C.O.A

December 11, 2012

TO THE HENTON,WELLS-WILLIAMS AND FOUTAINE FAMILY MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. MAY GOD BLESS AND KEEP YOU.

CORA FRANKLIN

December 11, 2012

Irvin, may God bless you and comfort you in this time of sorrow. We are praying for you.

James & Barbara Hollins

December 11, 2012

Reggie and Shaun,
The family is praying for your strength.
Eurel Henton Sr, Reta,Alfred,Tim, Eurel Jr., Michael, Mary,Cynthia and Mark.

Los Angeles, CA, Austin,TX

December 11, 2012

I pray God's Mercy, Grace and Peace upon the family during this difficult time. You all have my deepest sympathy. Look unto the hill where all of your help will come from. I have known the family a long time. My mother and their parents were all good friends. We love them all.

Betty McClenton-hymes

December 11, 2012

To Reginald and Shaun, thinking about both of you and praying for God's grace to give you strength during this time. Love you both. Peace to the Family.

Stephanie Bookman

December 11, 2012

To the Larkin family. May God keep you in this time of sorrow. Sorry for your lost,

Betty &Johnny Sewell

December 11, 2012

To my uncle Mack,Deloris,and Wanda Gale there is nothing I can say or do at this time that would make you all feel any better.My heart hurts also at this time but I Know that THE LORD WILL GIVE YOU PEACE.and this too shall pass,praying for all of you.your cousin Faye Martin Chambers &family

Frances Martin

December 11, 2012

TO WANDA AND THE HENTON FAMILY. MAY YOU JUST KNOW THAT AT SUCH A TIME AS THIS GOD IS WITH YOU CALL ON HIM WHEN NEEDED AND HE WILL TAKE CARE OF YOU. LOVE AND GOD'S BLESSINGS.
GLORIA DON SCOTT JOHNSON-LAS VEGAS,NV.

GLORIA SCOTT-JOHNSON

December 11, 2012

Irvine, You and the family are in our prayers. Keep your faith and trust in God he will bring you through. May Shirley rest in peace and perpetual shine upon her. Mary Ellis, (Joyce)

Mary Ellis

December 11, 2012

To the Larkin and Fontaine family, I met Ms. Ms. shirley years ago when I went to Peabody with her son (Reginald). Later, I became an employee of the city of Alexandria (Utilities Dept. when it was located on Jackson Street). At that time is when I found out that Angel, Kim & Roslyn (who are freinds of mine) were her nieces (small world). But what I loved so much about Ms. Shirley is that she would always teach and remind us of how to be dignified, classy ladies. She kept herself looking beautiful everyday and at all times. Even if she didn't feel well you couldn't tell and she wanted us to look beautiful and our best too. I could still hear her saying, after the lunch hour (Tanya) refreshing up your makeup and put on some more lipstick and I would say, Ms. Shirley "I put on make up (1) time a day "in the morning before I come to work" and I sure can't put on lipstick (5) times a day like you, so what you see is what you get" LOl!!! and she would give me that look and say with a pleasant voice tone, I need for you to look beautiful 24 hours a day. I still didn't put on the lipstick (5) times a day, but I did pick up some of her great habits. How encouraging she was about the up keep of a lady. I also loved and admired her personal relationship with (Jackie Warner-Fontaine - they had a bond that no one could break). So now I say to you Ms. Shirley - take your rest from down here on earth because your journey and work has just begun you are now officially the Diva and make up artist in "HEAVEN". Love always, Tanya Gilmore Johnson

Tanya Gilmore-Johnson

December 11, 2012

Reginald & Shaun you have my deepest condolences.

Angelique Beraud & Family

December 11, 2012

We pray for stength and endurance during this such sad occasion, for the entire family
The Wills' family

December 11, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Dorothy Johnson-Brock

December 11, 2012

To Reggie & Shaun, I am so sorry to hear of the death of your mother. You have my deepest heart-felt sympathy. I say to you both: Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not to your understanding in all your ways acknowledge Him and He for certain will direct your path. Love you guys and am praying for you and the entire Henton family.
Lavetta Kemper and the Kemper family.

December 11, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Janice Woodfox-truss

December 11, 2012

Gwen Williams

December 11, 2012

irvine n family you all have my prayers jesus will wipe all tears love u all n god b with u all at this time

dorothy eli

December 11, 2012

God makes no mistakes. Shirley can rest in peace now. We pray continued strenght in the Lord.

Zelma & Huey McCoy & family

December 11, 2012

To the Henton Family;
We were so very sorry to hear of the loss of Shirley (Tiny) she was loved by many. We are praying that God will give you strengh during this very difficult time. We love you all.
The Dotson & Wells Family

Katherine Dotson

December 11, 2012

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