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Shirley Morris Obituary
JONESBORO - Shirley Jean Morris passed away on Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, in Jonesboro, at the age of 87. She was born Sept. 13, 1938, in Amory, Miss., to Melvin and Ruby West Brown.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Frank Morris; three brothers, Dwight Brown, Rodney Brown, and Donald "Bo" Brown; one sister, Dorothy Isbell Robinson; and one grandson, Harold Morris.
Shirley is survived by one son, Larry Morris (Linda) of Marmaduke; one daughter, Tina Roig (Jacob) of San Francisco, Calif.; two sisters, Joyce Patsy Williams of Anderson, S.C., and Linda Cox (Richard) of West Memphis; four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; and a host of other family and friends.
Visitation was held on Friday, Jan. 16, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Wilson Funeral Home in Tyronza. Funeral service will be today, at 1 p.m. at Wilson Funeral Home in Tyronza, with Reverend Mark Gasque officiating. Interment will follow at Shady Grove Cemetery in Clarendon, Ark.
Arrangements are under the care of Wilson Funeral Home in Tyronza.
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Teresa L Gunn
January 19, 2026
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Ron Peace
January 17, 2026
My sincere condolences for your loss. To honor Shirley, I took the liberty of tastefully recomposing the online image, with the focus on her. I hope you find it helpful, and may her memory be a blessing.
Roger & Barbara Phillips
January 16, 2026
we have known MS shirley for many years.she will be missed very much. she ran escort for me many miles. prayers for all her family. A greal friend and very sweet lady.
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