She had worked at Coca-Cola Bottling, but her last job was with Advantages of Southeast Arkansas. Shirley was a member of Rose Hill Free Will Baptist Church. She enjoyed going to yard sales, working in her flower garden, cooking, fishing and spending time with her grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Tommy Lee Burt; and brothers, Bobby, Eddie, Jimmy Don and Ricky Coulter.
Survivors include her husband, Richard Stiles; three sons, Michael, Clint and Daron Burt; two stepchildren, Clint Stiles and Lisa Higginbotham; siblings, Brenda Coulter, David Coulter, Georgette Stahley and Nina Greenham; one grandchild, Jessi Lee French; two step grandchildren, Evelyn Higginbotham and Ryan Stiles; and two great grandchildren, Kenzie French and Reyna French; along with numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Memorial services will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, March 8, 2026, at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Chapel with Rev. Dwayne Roper and Rev. Stuart Higginbotham officiating. You can sign Mrs. Shirley's guestbook registry here on her page.
Condolences(13)
Yustin Jordan
Redfield, AR Tuesday, March 10, 2026 SORRY TO HEAR THE LOSS OF SHIRLEY I ENJOY WORKING WITH HER AT COCA COLA SHE WILL BE MISSED PRAYER FOR RICHARD AND FAMILY 🙏🙏🙏Mendy Bickford
Monticello, Monday, March 9, 2026 Mr. Richard and family, My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time. Shirley was such a precious sweet soul. I have so many memories from working with her. She was loved by everyone who she knew and came in contact with her. She will be deeply missed by all. Prayers that God will comfort you and give you peace.Irma james
Monticello, AR Sunday, March 8, 2026 To family….my thoughts and prayers are with you. Shirley was a sweet lady and will be missed.Caroline Mixon
Gainesville, GA Sunday, March 8, 2026 Dearest Higginbothams and your family:Losing a loved one is never welcomed. However, it’s part of life. Know that we your church family in Georgia celebrate with you in the promises of Jesus. Rest in that comfort.
Caroline
Ashley Courson
Monticello, AR Saturday, March 7, 2026 The world truly lost a beautiful angel. I love you all and my thoughts and prayers are with you.Susan Jones
Malvern, AR Friday, March 6, 2026 Richard & Family, May God comfort all of you. Infuse all their hearts with treasured memories of Shirley. You could see God’s light in her eyes. Such a blessing to all. Praying for all of you.Debbie Walls
Monticello, AR Thursday, March 5, 2026 Im so sorry for your family's loss I knew MS Shirley from revenue office when she worked.for advantages. Wr always talked about yard sales. She was so.sweet. prayersBarbara Steel
Monroe, LA Thursday, March 5, 2026 I attended to UAM-COT McGehee with Shirley. She became a good friend to me and others. I hate to hear about her passing. May she RIP.Betty Russell
Monticello, AR Thursday, March 5, 2026 So very sorry to hear about Shirley, she was a very good friend. I got to know her when she worked at Coke & I worked at AVA. She will be missed; sending prayers for her family.Kim Hearron
Monticello, AR Thursday, March 5, 2026 I am so sorry to hear about Shirley. I worked with her at Advantages several years ago and thought so much of her. She was such a sweet lady. My thoughts and prayers will be with the family now and in the days ahead.angie burton
Monticello, AR Thursday, March 5, 2026 I cant put into words how much i loved shirley. She was a delight to be around and we may have been friends and coworkers but we felt like family. She loved her family and would do anything for anyone. Prayers for everyone who knew her because she will be greatly missed!!!Donna Raney
Hermitage, AR Wednesday, March 4, 2026 Richard and family, I am so very sad to hear about Shirley. I thought so much of her and loved working with her. We were always laughing, talking about the kids, grandkids, and her loving to cook and finding new recipes to try out!! She was a very precious lady, who will be missed very much!! I will be keeping all of you in my prayers!!John and Susie Wheeler
Lake Village, AR Wednesday, March 4, 2026 We are so sorry to hear of this sweet lady's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. Hoping you can find comfort in sweet memories in the coming days. Praying for God's strength for Richard and family.