Mrs. Shirley Simpson Burleson

October 26, 1930 - February 25, 2012
North Little Rock, Arkansas

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“Clint, Gary and I will keep you and your family in our prayers during this difficult time. We know that God will bring you peace. Blessings, ...Read More » ”
1 of 32 | Posted by: Beverly Graham - Little Rock, AR

“Thank you so much for your being who you are, Clint, and for being so helpful to my family and me since 1994. I pray for you to have a peace that...Read More » ”
2 of 32 | Posted by: Audie Long - Prairie Grove , AR

“Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Clint and we are thinking about your family. God bless you all, Kaye & Lynn ”
3 of 32 | Posted by: Kaye & Lynn Stamfield - Marion, AR

“Clint, Nancy and I have you in our prayers. God's peace. ”
4 of 32 | Posted by: Rev Mike & Nancy Wilkie - AR

“/Clint, Katie and David, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Shirley was a dear friend to me. I have known Shirley all of her life. To know...Read More » ”
5 of 32 | Posted by: Martha and Nick Margrave - TX

“We would like to express our deepest sympathy to the entire Burleson family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. May God bless...Read More » ”
6 of 32 | Posted by: Derrick, Susan, and Anna Claire Addison - GA

“Burle, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God comfort you all in this time of sorrow. ”
7 of 32 | Posted by: chris robinson - mountain home, AR

“Dearest Katie, It's hard to believe a lifetime has passed since we were childhood friends. There are so many great memories of our time together...Read More » ”
8 of 32 | Posted by: Elaine Renfroe Ryan - Landrum, SC

“Clint, We are so sorry to hear of the death of Shirley. Our prayers are with you and your family. Blessings, our friend. Jan and Dee ”
9 of 32 | Posted by: Jan and Dee Edwards - AR

“Dear Clint, Katie, and David, I am so very sorry for your loss but know Shirley will be in heaven with all the people she loves and has missed...Read More » ”
10 of 32 | Posted by: Tim May - Germantown, TN - cousin

“My condolences to the Burleson family in this time of sorrow. I am very sorry for the loss of Mrs. Burleson. It has been many years since I have had...Read More » ”
11 of 32 | Posted by: John Manning - Windsor, CO

“Dear Katie and family, May the presence of the Holy Spirit give you peace during your time of loss. Take comfort in knowing that she is with Him. ...Read More » ”
12 of 32 | Posted by: Trudy Evans - Union City, TN

“Clint, what precious memories of Shirley and our wonderful times together at Wesley. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family as you celebrate...Read More » ”
13 of 32 | Posted by: Harry and Colleen Reaves - Canton, TX

“Dr. Burleson, Katie, and David, Michelle and I are so sorry to hear about your loss; our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. It was...Read More » ”
14 of 32 | Posted by: Mark and Michelle Campbell Mann - AR

“Clint, I am sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that my prayers are and will continue to be with you. God bless you and your family! Avis...Read More » ”
15 of 32 | Posted by: Avis Moore - San Antonio, TX

“Dear Clint and family, I am so sorry to hear of Shirley's passing. For many of us "young" pastor's wives, she was a role model. Her grace,...Read More » ”
16 of 32 | Posted by: Yvonne Armstrong

“Dear Clint, As my first District Superintendent, you were such a blessing to me throughout those early years of ministry. I am so sorry to learn...Read More » ”
17 of 32 | Posted by: Dr. N. Robin Moore - Little Rock, AR

“David, I would love to have known your mother. My prayers are with you and your family. God Bless You, Carolyn ”
18 of 32 | Posted by: CAROLYN STARK - Little Rock, AR

“Clint, there are many memories of you and Shirley offering your love and ministry to my family over a long period of time. We were always grateful...Read More » ”
19 of 32 | Posted by: Mike Campbell - Schwenksville, PA

“Clint, You are in our thoughts and prayers. Shirley was a wonderful person, and a joy to be around. We had some happy times together. ”
20 of 32 | Posted by: Jack & Mollie Hogan - AR

“Thinking of you and your family during this time, Charlotte Staggs ”
21 of 32 | Posted by: Charlotte Staggs - Marion, AR

“Bro. Clint, I am so sorry to learn of Shirley's death. I have some wonderful memories of the two of you from Lakewood UMC and other conference...Read More » ”
22 of 32 | Posted by: Len D. Bobo - Union, , MS

“Dear Clint and family, so sorry to hear of Shirley's death. I have many memories of our time on the North Arkansas Cabinet and the Eastern Coalition....Read More » ”
23 of 32 | Posted by: LINDA D HOLLIS - CHEROKEE VILLAGE, AR

“Clint, My heart felt prayers are with you and your family. I remember your kindness when my first wife died. I hold you in high regard. In...Read More » ”
24 of 32 | Posted by: Marion Fleming - AR

“Dear Clint and Family, My thougths and prayers are with you. Shirley was such a special friend. I remember some great times we all shared while...Read More » ”
25 of 32 | Posted by: Rebecca Boggan - Jonesboro, AR

“On behalf of the LRHS Class of 1948 I wish to express our sincerest condolences to Shirley"s family. the passing of a classmate always fills our...Read More » ”
26 of 32 | Posted by: Bettye Marie May Butler - AR

“am very sorry to hear of your wifes passing and i am praying for your family terrie lynn bunnell pastor portland dermott wilmot umc ”
27 of 32 | Posted by: Pastor terrie lynn bunnell - AR

“Clint, Loyd & I send our love to you and cherish so many memories of Shirley and you in our lives. She taught me what a "Preacher's wife" life was...Read More » ”
28 of 32 | Posted by: Loyd & Debbie Perry - Hot Springs, AR

“Dear Clint and family, So sad to hear about Shirley's passing. A wonderful lady she was. She touched many, many lives with her gracious...Read More » ”
29 of 32 | Posted by: Mark Lasater

“Grace and I will be thinking of you this week. God's best for you all. ”
30 of 32 | Posted by: Larry Kelso - Magnolia, AR

“Sorry to hear of Shirley's passing, The Lowe family have you in their prayers. ”
31 of 32 | Posted by: Bill Lowe - North Little Rock, AR

“Clint, David, and Katie: I am so sorry for your loss. Shirley has always been so thoughtful, kind, and considerate. She has always had a gentle...Read More » ”
32 of 32 | Posted by: Ted Parkhurst - Little Rock, AR

Shirley Simpson Burleson, of North Little Rock, passed away Saturday evening, February 25, 2012, after a lengthy battle with Parkinson's disease. She was born October 26, 1930, to Melvin and Rose Simpson. She graduated from Little Rock High School and attended Little Rock Jr. College and Hendrix College.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Betty Simpson Pierce; a daughter, Lucy Horton; and a son-in-law, Richard Hall. She is survived by her husband, Clint Burleson; daughter, Katie Hall, of Union City, Tennessee; son, David Burleson, and his wife, Angela; and son-in-law, Terry Horton. She is also survived by nine grandchildren; Amanda Addison, Stephanie Hall, Andrew Hall, Matthew Horton, Amber Horton, Lindsey Horton, Alyssa Burleson, Lexie Burleson, and Leah Burleson.
Shirley was a member of Lakewood UMC and the George Martin Sunday School Class. She was a consummate Preacher's wife and was involved in churches across Arkansas. As Shirley endured the early stages of Parkinson's, she was a leader of the disabilities support group at the Oasis Renewal Center. In recent years, she enjoyed making crafts and giving these "serendipities" to friends and acquaintances.
Visitation will be Tuesday, February 28th at Lakewood UMC from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. A memorial service will be held at the church on Wednesday, February 29th at 2:00 p.m. Arrangements by North Little Rock Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 1921 Main, 758-1170. Online obituary and guest registry at www.nlrfh.com.

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