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Katherine Lynn Whitehorn Shirley, age 71

Katherine Lynn Whitehorn Shirley, 71, passed away August 6, 2024 in Conway, Arkansas. Kathy was born September 26, 1952 in New Albany, Mississippi to Eva Mae Kiddy and Lenford Taylor Whitehorn. Kathy was a homemaker and enjoyed spending time with her family and especially her grandchildren. She lived most of her adult life in Arkansas.

Survivors include a daughter, Debra Favell of Conway, AR and a son John Favell of Jacksonville, AR; a sister Jamie Hopper, and two brothers Mike Harwood and Dale Harwood, all of the Little Rock area; several grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and other extended family members.

Kathy was preceded in death by her husband, Audie Shirley; parents, Eva Harwood, Taylor Whitehorn; her stepfather James Allen Harwood; a brother Ricky Whitehorn; a sister Martha Whitehorn Green and her beloved canine friend of many years Booga.

No services are planned as per her wishes.

Arrangements by A Natural State Funeral Service 2620 West Main Street, Jacksonville, Arkansas 72076. 501-982-3400. Online guestbook available at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com

2 Comments

  • Jennifer Wilson Posted August 8, 2024 8:49 PM

    She was a very loved woman, I’m sorry for y’all’s loss, y’all are in my prayers and starla if u need anything just message me. Love yall

  • Brae Legg Posted August 12, 2024 3:43 PM

    Dear. Nana;
    I love you nana so much an I promise to to live a respect everyone an everything you loved the best I can . I know it will be difficult at times because I may stumble along my way but you taught me how to forgive and the your love is real pure unconditional love. Thank you nana for all the years and memories an I will do my best to keep my promise an give the same love you put into me an all of us (family an friends) an I know you’re with me an watching always . I am beginning to love myself slowly more to in doing so I will make you prouder a show the world and myself parts of me that are instilled from all the time we had shared together. Once again I love you so so much nana bab I won’t let your return bring me down an I know you will rest in peace knowing I’m gonna be ok an will give it my best shot. Sincerely ; your Brae
    P.S. “I got this nana.” 😉

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