He was a retired mechanic at Burlington Industries, a United States Army Veteran of the Berlin Crisis and a Christian.
Survivors include his wife, Billie Hampton Handly of Monticello; two daughters, Jamie Handly and Stacy Spears and husband William all of Monticello; four grandchildren, Jordan Branch, Tristan Foreman, Joy Gamewell and Catie Beth Wilkerson; one great-granddaughter, Lily Gamewell; one sister, Sue Handly Johnson and husband Levin of Monticello; two nephews, Craig Johnson and Jeff Johnson; and several great nieces and nephews.
Graveside service will be 3:00 p.m. Thursday, March 9, 2017 at Springhill-Handly Cemetery in the Plantersville community. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Wednesday evening at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home. Online guestbook at www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(9)
Sharon Shook McIntyre
Titusville, FL Monday, March 13, 2017 Billie & Family,I was so sad t hear of your loss of Shelly. I knew Shelly for years having met him through my late brother, Richard and sister-in-law, Gale Shook. I also prepared his payroll while we were working at Burlington. He was a very nice person. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
In Christian Love,
Sharon Shook McIntyre
Jo Ann Trotter
Monticello, AR Thursday, March 9, 2017 Sorry to hear about the loss of dear Shelly, he was a pleasure to work with at Burlington.Shane Atkins
, AR Wednesday, March 8, 2017 Mrs. Handly , I was one of your students at Lakeside, I am so sorry for your loss. May God comfort and keep you. The Atkins FamilyThe John Smith Family
Monticello, AR Wednesday, March 8, 2017 So sorry for your loss. Shelley was a family member as well as a co-worker for many years at Burlington. Our family adored him. He spent several hours with our family and my children loved "Uncle Shelley". May God Bless you and your family.Janice Gladden Wiggam
Hot Springs Village, AR Wednesday, March 8, 2017 I am so sorry to hear about Shelly. He was such a great friend of all my family and we love each of you. I cherish the memories of our fun times together. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. May God give you comfort and peace.With love & sympathy,
Janice
janie kulbeth fritts
, TX Wednesday, March 8, 2017 Sue, I am so sorry about Shelley's death. Our group of remaining cousins is getting smaller and smaller. Blessings for the days ahead.Vernie Thurman
MONTICELLO, AR Tuesday, March 7, 2017 Shelly and I worked together for many years at Burlington. We served in the army stationed in Germany during the Berlin Crisis . Shelly was a great friend and will be missed. RIP Vernie ThurmanMary D Lasiter
Wilmar, AR Tuesday, March 7, 2017 So very sorry to hear of Shelly's passing. RIP Shelly.Elaine Handley
Greensboro, NC Tuesday, March 7, 2017 Billie, Sue, and Levin,We have just received the news about Shelly. Sorry, we will not be able to be with you during this time, but you will all be in our thoughts and prayers. May God be with you in the days ahead!
James and Elaine Handley