Mrs. Shirley Burleson
October 26, 1930 — February 25, 2012
Mrs. Shirley Burleson
Shirley Simpson Burleson, of North Little Rock, passed away Saturday evening, February 25, 2012, after a lengthy battle with Parkinson's disease. She was born October 26, 1930, to Melvin and Rose Simpson. She graduated from Little Rock High School and attended Little Rock Jr. College and Hendrix College.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Betty Simpson Pierce; a daughter, Lucy Horton; and a son-in-law, Richard Hall. She is survived by her husband, Clint Burleson; daughter, Katie Hall, of Union City, Tennessee; son, David Burleson, and his wife, Angela; and son-in-law, Terry Horton. She is also survived by nine grandchildren; Amanda Addison, Stephanie Hall, Andrew Hall, Matthew Horton, Amber Horton, Lindsey Horton, Alyssa Burleson, Lexie Burleson, and Leah Burleson.
Shirley was a member of Lakewood UMC and the George Martin Sunday School Class. She was a consummate Preacher's wife and was involved in churches across Arkansas. As Shirley endured the early stages of Parkinson's, she was a leader of the disabilities support group at the Oasis Renewal Center. In recent years, she enjoyed making crafts and giving these "serendipities" to friends and acquaintances.
Visitation will be Tuesday, February 28th at Lakewood UMC from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. A memorial service will be held at the church on Wednesday, February 29th at 2:00 p.m. Arrangements by North Little Rock Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 1921 Main, 758-1170. Online obituary and guest registry at www.nlrfh.com.
1922 Topf Road
North Little Rock, AR, 72116
1922 Topf Road
North Little Rock, AR, 72116
She was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Betty Simpson Pierce; a daughter, Lucy Horton; and a son-in-law, Richard Hall. She is survived by her husband, Clint Burleson; daughter, Katie Hall, of Union City, Tennessee; son, David Burleson, and his wife, Angela; and son-in-law, Terry Horton. She is also survived by nine grandchildren; Amanda Addison, Stephanie Hall, Andrew Hall, Matthew Horton, Amber Horton, Lindsey Horton, Alyssa Burleson, Lexie Burleson, and Leah Burleson.
Shirley was a member of Lakewood UMC and the George Martin Sunday School Class. She was a consummate Preacher's wife and was involved in churches across Arkansas. As Shirley endured the early stages of Parkinson's, she was a leader of the disabilities support group at the Oasis Renewal Center. In recent years, she enjoyed making crafts and giving these "serendipities" to friends and acquaintances.
Visitation will be Tuesday, February 28th at Lakewood UMC from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. A memorial service will be held at the church on Wednesday, February 29th at 2:00 p.m. Arrangements by North Little Rock Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 1921 Main, 758-1170. Online obituary and guest registry at www.nlrfh.com.
Visitation
FEB 28. 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM (CST)
Lakewood United Methodist Church1922 Topf Road
North Little Rock, AR, 72116
Funeral Service
FEB 29. 2:00 PM (CST)
Lakewood United Methodist Church1922 Topf Road
North Little Rock, AR, 72116
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