Shirley Dean Martin, age 75, of Valley Springs, passed away Friday, April 8 (2011) at Apple Ridge Health & Rehabilitation in Harrison.
The daughter of Clyde and Edith Billingsley was born July 15, 1935, at Harrison.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Donna Gail; and four sisters, Bonnie Alatorre, Kay Endicott, Veda Rae Wallis and Joyce Faddis.
Survivors are her husband, James Martin; three sons, Clyde D. Martin and wife Shelia of Everton, Arthur L. Martin and wife Donna and David Martin of Valley Springs; two daughters, Sharon Coker of Harrison and Patsy Coker of Florida; one sister, Louise Roberts of Harrison; one brother, James Freddie Billingsley of Pipe Creek, Texas; two half-brothers, Neal and Dale Ladd; 17 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.
Cremation and arrangements are being handled by Coffman Funeral Home in Harrison. There will be a memorial service at 2 p.m. Friday, April 15, at Coffman Funeral Home Chapel with Dwight Crowley and Kerry Liggett officiating. Honorary pallbearers are the staff of Legacy Hospice and the staff of Apple Ridge Health & Rehab.
Online condolences may be left at www.coffmanfh.com.
