She was the widow of Homer H. Shirey and a member of the Monticello Church of Christ. Cheryl loved her Church of Christ family along with her Annswood Community and Senior Citizens families. In addition to her parents and husband, she was also preceded in death by two sisters, Judy Hudgens-Jenkins and Linda Hudgens-Griffin; a brother, Jimmy Hudgens; and a great grandson, Dawson Kayne Smith.
She is survived by two daughters, Dona Buie and husband Mike of Sheridan and Hollie Bolling and husband William of Monticello; two sons, J.R. Shirey and wife Michelle of Topeka, KS and Christopher Shirey and wife Kimberly of El Dorado; a sister (who was like a daughter) Michelle Bailey and husband Wayne of Monticello; one brother, Kenny Hudgens and wife Cindy of Monticello; granddaughter, Lizzie Gonzalez and husband Mateo of Fordyce; granddaughter, Shaylee Tanner and husband Dylan of Navarre, FL; grandson, Dylan Smith and wife Laurie of El Dorado; granddaughter, Jaycee Gordon of Little Rock; granddaughter, Lindsey Buie of Sheridan; granddaughter, Alaina Shirey of El Dorado; along with great grandchildren, Mateo, Matias and Byron Gonzalez, and Thatcher Smith.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, April 28, 2023, at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Chapel with Rev. Josh Walker officiating. There will be a visitation Thursday evening at the funeral home from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery in Monticello. The family of Cheryl will be gathering at the home of Kenny and Cindy Hudgens at 129 Tanglewood Drive. Memorials may be made to Monticello Senior Citizen's Center; 203 Henley Monticello, AR 71655 or Monticello Church of Christ; PO Box 485 Monticello, AR 71657. You can sign Chery's guestbook page at www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(9)
Sarah Alice Spencer
Monticello, AR Thursday, April 27, 2023 Prayers and heartfelt condolences for the family of this very sweet and precious lady.John and Paige (Hill) Stell
Monticello, AR Thursday, April 27, 2023 Family -You are all in our thoughts and prayers during the days ahead. Cherish your memories and find comfort knowing you will see her again.
Love,
John, Paige, Jayson, Colt, Brayden, Jared, Marlee, Frazier, Jake, Bethany, & Brad
Alice Robinson Thomas
Redfield, AR Wednesday, April 26, 2023 Dear Family,I went to Drew Central with Cheryl but I really got to know her when we worked together at the Big Tastee Freeze in Monticello...years ago. We had some fun times at work. That was many years ago. Cheryl was a great person and I always considered her a dear friend even though we lost touch. I am so sorry for each of you, I pray God’s peace and comfort for each of you!
Barbara Mauney
Maumelle, AR Wednesday, April 26, 2023 I met Cheryl & Homer years ago. She was a really nice person. I communicated with her thru the years and kept up with her on Facebook. Sending many prayers for her family! God Bless!Stephanie Lada
Toledo, OH Wednesday, April 26, 2023 Dona and Family...you are in our thoughts and prayers. Thinking of you during this difficult time.Kelly Campbell Phelps
El Dorado, AR Wednesday, April 26, 2023 Dona, Hollie, JR, Chris - Your mother was one of my favorite moms out of the 26 years I spent teaching. I loved Cheryl Shirley (and y'all too). Praying for comfort and peace for your families. ❤️Donete Sinclair
ElDorado, AR Wednesday, April 26, 2023 So sorry for y’all loss. Praying for family and friends. She will be greatly missed by all. She was a beautiful woman inside and out!🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻Monticello senior center
monticello, AR Wednesday, April 26, 2023 our hearts are broken we loved our beautiful Cheryl she was a big part of our family she always had a smile and a diet dr pepper she was so fun to be around. she will forever be missed we here at the center was so blessed to have got to know this beautiful lady and her soul mate Homer Shirey they left their mark on us forever.Kay Worbington
Monticello, AR Tuesday, April 25, 2023 Cheryl's family has my condolences for your great loss. I lift you up in prayer at this sad time.