Shirley Gehring, age 87, of Wheatley, Arkansas passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2024. She was born in Hilleman, Arkansas on February 1, 1937 to Leland K. Kinder and Velma (James) Kinder.
Shirley is preceded in death by her parents; her husband Paul Gehring Jr; two sons Ronnie Paul Gehring and Lonnie Paul Gehring; one brother Buddy Kinder; and three sisters Lois Williams, Lottia Martin, and Cova Ann Fraze.
She is survived by her son Randy Gehring and his wife Robin Gehring; five grandchildren Adam Gehring (Tiffany), Andrew Gehring (Cassie), Anna Gehring Moore (Will), Laura Gehring, and Sarah Provence (Mark); 8 great-grandchildren Britain Jones, Max Hinton, Swayzi Engram, Knox Provence, Reese Provence, Addison Gehring, Oliver Gehring, and Scarlett Gehring; one brother Jerry Kinder; two sisters Connie Sims and Linda Plummer; along with a host of nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Shirley was a Farmer’s Wife and co-owned Gehring Farms of Wheatley, Arkansas with her family. She was a talented artist and enjoyed oil painting, horse races, casinos, and traveling with her late husband, Paul.
A visitation will be held to honor Shirley’s life on Monday, April 1, 2024 at 1:00pm with a funeral service starting at 2:00pm at One Accord Baptist Church in Wheatley, Arkansas. Interment to follow at Posey Cemetery in Wheatley, Arkansas.
Arrangements by A Natural State Funeral Service 2620 West Main Street, Jacksonville, Arkansas 72076. 501-982-3400. Online guestbook available at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com
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My deepest sympathies for your loss. Many precious memories of Mrs. Shirley. my God, give all of you peace and comfort
Our prayers are with all the family. She will be greatly missed.
She was a very dear friend of mine for many years. We had a lot of good times over the years!!! She will be missed.
Our prayers are with you. Our deepest sympathy
Pam and I are so sorry for y’all loss. Our prayers and condolences to all of the family. She will be missed.
God bless her and lead her to heaven.
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