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Texarkana, Texas
May 17, 1934 – Jan 15, 2020 (Age 85)
Shirley Ware
Shirley Jean Ware, age 85, of Texarkana, Arkansas, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, January 15, 2020.
Mrs. Ware was born May 17, 1934, in Texarkana, Arkansas and was a lifetime resident of Texarkana. She was retired from Commercial National Bank with more than thirty-five years of service. She was a member of First United Methodist Church, Arkansas, the United Daughters of the Confederacy and the Daughters of the American Revolution. In her retirement, she loved to travel with her husband and friends to different parts of the United States and Europe. She also enjoyed spending time in Branson, relaxing with friends, family and creating memories that would last a lifetime. The most important part of Shirley’s life was her time shared with her family, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She is survived by her husband of thirty-five years, Willis Ray Ware of Texarkana, Arkansas; two daughters and sons-in-law, Vickie and Ronnie Monroe of Fouke, Arkansas, Cynthia and Royce Heldt of Atlanta, Texas; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Joe and Sher Ware of Concord, California; Brent Ware of Fouke, Arkansas, one sister and brother-in-law, Bettye and James Megason of Texarkana, Arkansas; one sister-in-law, Anita Mays of Bentonville, Arkansas, numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, a host of friends and other relatives.
Funeral services will be 2:00 P. M. Monday at Texarkana Funeral Home, Arkansas with Rev. Jaimie Alexander officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday afternoon from 1:00 to 2:00 P.M.
Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Pl., Memphis, Tennessee 38105.
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I met Shirley when I was 8 years old. We square danced in the same club. She and I bonded immediately. She always called me her Little Cathy. She has the sweetest laugh. I will never forget you. ❤❤
Cathy Jones Fields
January 23, 2020 | Clinton, AR | Friend
I am so sorry to see that Ms Shirley is gone. She was a beautiful lady. I fixed her hair for years. I remember the day that I found a spot on the top of her head and told her to have it checked asap. She did and it turned out to be something very serious. When she came back in to see me she told me I had saved her life. I feel that I was put in her life for that purpose. I Loved her so very much and have thought about her for years. I know she will be missed. My Thoughts and Prayers are with...
Tenna Blackman
January 20, 2020 | Doddridge, AR | Friend
Miss your smile! Been friends for over sixty years!
RIP
Jerry Brown
January 19, 2020 | Avinger, TX | Friend
My sincere condolences. Draw near unto the Lord and He will draw near unto you.
Debbie Jones
January 16, 2020
Sending prayers, I had known Shirley all of my life and work with her at CNB she was the first person you would see when you can in the the bank and all way had a smile, she was a very sweet lady and she will be missed very much.
Cheri and Larry HARRIS
January 16, 2020 | TEXARKANA, TX | Friend
Shirley brought the sunshine with her every morning to the bank. Her contagious smile was one I saw every morning and it was there throughout even the longest day. It was a joy to have known her. Praying for God to comfort her family and thanking Him for the promise we have in seeing her again through Jesus. She has now made Heaven even sweeter.
Pat Price
January 16, 2020 | Jesup, GA | Coworker
Such a sweet lady. She will be missed. I met Shirley and her sister at UDC. Always enjoyed visiting with them.
Jennie Lee Stone
January 15, 2020 | Ashdown, AR | Friend