She was a retired 6th grade teacher with Monticello Schools and a member of the Lacey United Methodist Church. Mrs. Shirley has been a pink lady with the Drew Memorial Hospital Auxiliary for 30 years and has voluntarily knitted over 2000 caps for newborn babies. Her first job out of high school was with Crossett Companies where she was the secretary to Vice-President, William Norman. She also loved playing bridge and bingo with her friends.
Survivors include her daughter, Patricia Haskew Armour of Georgetown, TX; one sister, Audrey Stephenson of Crossett; four grandchildren, one great grandchild. In addition to her husband, Ralph C. Haskew, Sr., and parents, she was also preceded in death by a son, Ralph C. Haskew, II; two brothers, Charles and James McClain; and a sister, Joan Burch.
Funeral Service will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, July 8, 2016 at the Stephenson-Dearman Chapel with Rev. Don Johnson officiating. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery in Monticello. Visitation will be from 1:00-2:00 p.m. Friday preceding the funeral service. Memorials may be made to the Lacey Methodist Church, c/o Sherry Wallis, 2540 Prairie Rd. Monticello, AR 71655 or Prairie Chapel Cemetery, c/o Roy White, 671 Hwy. 133 South, Ft. Hill, AR 71642. Online guestbook at www.stephensondearman.com
Condolences(16)
Linda Guy
Heber Springs, TX Sunday, July 10, 2016 Mrs. Shirley was one of my favorites! Always with a smile and a hug!Tim Tatum
Mempis, TN Friday, July 8, 2016 My heart is heavy as we say goodbye to my sweet cousin Shirley. We have one less angel on earth. Prayers for peace and comfort to Tricia and the rest of the family.Renee Medders Henderson
Alexandria, LA Thursday, July 7, 2016 Patricia,Trey & Hannah,I'm sorry for your great loss. I have happy memories of this sweet lady.
I remember years ago sitting eating barbque pigskins with buttermilk to drink.
She was a southern country lady for sure. I cherish her Jalepeno cornbread recipe she gave me. I can not make it to service due to work. Praying for peace & comfort to you all.
Hugs,
Renee' Medders Henderson
Diane McClain
Crossett, AR Thursday, July 7, 2016 An angel gained her wings.Diane
Crossett, AR Thursday, July 7, 2016 An angel gained her wings.Barbara Benton
Warren, AR Thursday, July 7, 2016 Trey, my heart was saddened when I learned about your grandmother. She was my former teacher, and was a very sweet lady. I ran into her at the Woods about 2 years ago when she was there for rehab. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Love you.Your former 5th grade teacher,
"Ms.B"
Pamela Blann
Crossett, AR Thursday, July 7, 2016 Patricia,I went by and saw your mom not long ago. She is tickled to see me. She has always held a soft spot in my heart, Praying that God will comfort you in the days to come. Loosing moms are loosing your best friend, but we will see them again. Hold on tight to the good memories.
Roe Jones
pine bluff, AR Thursday, July 7, 2016 Mrs. Haskew was my 6th grade Math teacher at City Park. She was a very sweet lady. Always kind to me. One of my favorite teachers!Izell and Allie Block
Crossett, AR Wednesday, July 6, 2016 Audrey and the other family members, we are sorry to hear of the passing of your family member. May God bless each of you.dean derryberry
tillar, AR Wednesday, July 6, 2016 Mrs Shirley was a wonderful lady. I meet her at Grand Manor where she live she. She will be miss very very much. RIP MRS SHIRLEYTony Peebles
Lacey, AR Wednesday, July 6, 2016 Patrica & family, I am so sorry to hear about Ms. Shirley. She was a great neighbor & friend. We will miss her laughter & smiling face. We will also miss that great Mexican cornbread she would make for all of us at the deer camp. You are in Betty & my thoughts & prayers.Kelly Martin Melanson
Crossett, AR Wednesday, July 6, 2016 Patricia, I am so sorry to hear of Mrs. Shirley's passing. I kept saying I was going to go by and see her. My mother's father was Frank Gifford from Fountain Hill. I know you will miss your mother so much and you are in my thoughts!Dennis Wells
Springdale, AR Wednesday, July 6, 2016 Patricia, I am so sorry for your loss. Your Mom was a great lady. I'll be praying for you and your family.Dennis Wells
Janice Gladden Wiggam
Hot Springs Village, AR Wednesday, July 6, 2016 We all loved Shirley! I truly cherish the wonderful memories of being with her and her family. What a great legacy this precious lady left. May God give you comfort and peace in your loss.With love & sympathy,
Janice
Deborah West Brooks
Collierville, TN Wednesday, July 6, 2016 Patricia,I am so sorry about your mom. She was the sweetest person I know and I have loved her since the 5th grade. I am glad I got to see her at the Manor and I will cherish the card she just sent me. I know my mom is going to miss her so much. Love, Deborah
Nancy Early
Monticello, AR Wednesday, July 6, 2016 I was so sad to read that Mrs. Haskew died. She was my teacher when going through the Monticello School District where I now work. I know she will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with her family .