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Earsie Shirey

January 24, 1930 — May 29, 2019

Earsie Shirey

SUMMERFIELD, LA: Funeral services were held for Mrs. Earsie Whittington Shirey, 89, at Summerfield Baptist Church of Summerfield, LA, on Saturday, June 1, 2019, at 3:00 P.M. with Rev. Randy Brown, officiating. Interment followed at Summerfield Cemetery in Summerfield, LA. The family received friends at the church from 2-3 P.M., prior to the service. Mrs. Shirey was born January 24, 1930, in Summerfield, LA, to W. Ono and Betty Williamson Whittington. She entered into rest on Wednesday, May 29, 2019, at her home in Summerfield, LA. Mrs. Shirey had a great sense of humor and never met a stranger. She loved to garden and sew. Family was very important to her. Her grandchildren loving referred to her as \"Maw Shirey\" and always knew her door was open for a visit or a stay. She was a Christian woman of strong faith who believed in the power of prayer. Mrs. Shirey was preceded in death by her parents; and two sisters, Louise Festervan and Joy Anderson. She is survived by her four sons, Gary Shirey, Terry Shirey, Ricky Shirey and wife Dot, and Eddy Shirey and wife Susan; two daughters, Karen Shirey and Beth Camp and husband Zane; fifteen grandchildren; thirty-six great-grandchildren; four great, great-grandchildren; along with numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Pallbearers were Kyle Cannon, Ryan Cannon, Allen Shirey, Justin Shirey, Ethan Wilson, and Daniel Nipper. Honorary pallbearers were Jack Bays and Darrel Pepper.  

Rose-Neath Funeral Home

Homer Chapel (318) 927-6110

www.rose-neath.com

   
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