Shirley E. Sing was born to the union of Theodis Sing and Dara Northern Sing in Blytheville, Arkansas on May 2, 1945. She was a homemaker and worked at Universal Manufacturing in Blytheville, Arkansas until its closure.
Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, Theodis Sing and Dara Northern Sing, two brothers, Earless and Richard; four sisters, Dorothy, Barbara, Velois, and Pearline, and a granddaughter, Desire. Shirley transitioned on Sunday, November 19, 2023, at her home at the age of 78.
She is survived by nine children, Debra (Nathaniel) White of Blytheville, Arkansas; Rickie Sing of Gosnell, Arkansas; Shirlene Williams of Fort Worth, Texas; Tommy (Nikita) Sing of Crowley, Texas; Stacy (Andrew) Fairley of Lucedale, Mississippi; Patricia (Robert) Minor of Fort Worth, Texas; Sarina (Leonard) Williams of Fort Worth, Texas; Mallorie Sing also of Fort Worth, Texas; and Emma (Lamar) Almon of Acworth, Georgia; two brothers, Roosevelt Cole of Chicago, Illinois; and Jerry Cole of Pontiac, Michigan; one sister Vera Marshall of Blytheville, Arkansas; 33 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, any nieces, nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends.
Visitation will be held Friday, November 24, 2023, from 11:00 until 12:00 noon at St. James Word of Faith Ministry, 300 North Ruddle Road, Blytheville, Arkansas, where Bishop Theodis Rucker is the pastor.
Funeral services will be conducted at 12:00 noon. Reverend Gilbert Davis will deliver the eulogy, with interment to follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.mhfuneralhomeinc. or visit us on Facebook at McDonald-Horne Funeral Home.
McDonald-Horne Funeral Home is in charge of services and arrangements.
My thoughts and prayers to the family of Shirley Sing; she was a beautiful soul. It was a blessing to know her. Jena Winters
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