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Shirley Diane Hammock McNeary, obituary portrait — Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home

In Loving Memory

Shirley Diane Hammock “Sherby”McNeary

Date of Birth June 11, 1954
Passed Away On May 18, 2026
At Age 71 years
Resident of Wilmar, AR
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Shirley "Sherby" Diane Hammock McNeary of Wilmar was born June 11, 1954, in Wilmar, AR to John and Helen Harris Hammock. She departed this life in the safety of her home on May 18, 2026. Sherby accepted Christ at an early age at Greater Shady Grove A.M.E. Church where she became a faithful member and remained there until her death. She graduated from Wilmar High School in 1972. She worked at Jack Winters, Burlington Industries, and Georgia Pacific where she retired. She had a passion and talent for sewing and did it effortlessly.

She preceded in death by her mother; her maternal grandparents, Rev. Willie and Lucy Harris; paternal grandparents, Law and Gussie Hammock; and two nephews, Jason Byes and Terrell Shorter.

She leaves to cherish her memories her "girls", DeShundra Griddine and TaKendra McNeary both of Wilmar, AR; her "baby" Andre Griffen; her father, John (Gwendolyn) Hammock of Wilmar; six sisters, Amanda (Johnny) Orr and Brenda Sheets both of Wilmar, Wendy (Elmo) Shorter of Texas, Latarsha (Andrew) Roshell of Rison, Latesha (Tyrone) Franklin of Lacey, and Leslie Lyles of Wilmar; three brothers, Rev. Gwain (Betty) Hammock of Wilmar, Timmy (Denisa) Hammock of Warren, Rev. Karol (Donna) Hammock of Crossett; three grandchildren, Kenneth Griddine, Jr. of Wilmar, Kourtney (Akeem) Robinson of Princeton, LA, and l Griffen of Conway, AR; four great grandchildren, Iman, Kamarie, Kamarion, and Kyn'lee; two God Daughters, Talisha and Nydra Binns; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends; the Class of 1972 whom she loved dearly; and her three Golden Girls, Viola Cooper, Theresa Shipp, and Linda Riley.

Funeral services will be Saturday, May 23, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at Greater Shady Grove A.M.E. Church in Wilmar, AR. Burial will follow in Wilmar Turner Hill Cemetery.
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Services

Service

Funeral Services

Greater Shady Grove Ame

7th Street

Wilmar, AR, 71675

May 23, 2026

10:00 AM

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Interment

Wilmar (turner Hill) Cemetery

12th St.

Wilmar, AR, 71675

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Condolences (11)

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DANNY AND DEANA SIMPSON Wilmar, AR May 26, 2026
"Kendra,

Danny and I are so sorry to hear about your mom. Please know that our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family as you navigate your way through this loss.

Danny and Deana Simpson

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Jan Dawson Hamburg, AR May 23, 2026
"So sorry to hear about Shirley, I knew her from working in Converting at Georgia Pacific.. Shirley was always a joy to work with, she had a smile and always made you laugh, all of you are in my thoughts and prayers."
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Pat Ashcraft Rison, AR May 23, 2026
"My heart goes out to the entire family during the painful time .
Shirley was such a great friend to me and my family . She had a big heart and a happy spirit . She had the ability to make everyone feel loved and special .
The most treasured thing Shirley had was her family and she loved sharing their accomplishments.
I feel blessed to have known her and will miss her terribly ."
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