BORN

1946

DIED

2016

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Shirley Sappington Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 29, 2016.

Shirley Jean Sappington, 70, of Olive Branch, MS, passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2016 in Cordova, TN. Mrs. Sappington was a 50 year member of First Baptist Church of Olive Branch. She was retired from Olive Branch High School as an English teacher. Her children and grandchildren were her greatest pride and joy. Mrs. Sappington was preceded in death by her parents, Rev. M.L. Swinney and Minnie V. Swinney and her loving husband, Don Sappington. She is survived by her sons, Donnie Sappington (Paula) and Will Sappington (Lorena), her "son" John Jones, her sister, Betty Duke (Bill), and her five grandchildren, Colby, Ellie, Mia, Eva, and Owen Sappington. She also leaves several nieces, a nephew, and other extended family members. The family will receive friends Friday, December 2, 2016 from 9am until the funeral service begins at 11am, all at First Baptist Church of Olive Branch. Interment will follow in Blocker Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association or First Baptist Church of Olive Branch.

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December 6, 2016

Barbara Cowans

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

December 6, 2016

Constance "Connie" Russell

Prayers for the family, giving thanks to God for healing and for the special, cherished memories of Shirley. She was a Blue Mountain College classmate and friend.

December 2, 2016

Rose White

She will be missed. Praying for her family.

December 1, 2016

Margie Raines

RIP my dear friend and teacher.....I will miss our long conversations and your love!
And as someone else on here as already said....your students loved you! We will always love you! I hope you knew just how much of an impact you made on so many lives!!!

December 1, 2016

Jeanne Forrester

The extended family of Janet McCarra sends their love and prayers to Shirley's sister Betty Swinney Duke and family. Betty and Bill have supported so many others in their losses, including us. May God return to them every sweet gesture and comfort them with his unfathomable love.

December 1, 2016

Kathy Clark

November 30, 2016

Riki Richardson Childress

RIP Beloved Mrs. Sappington. I hope you knew how much the students adored you. You knew each child, each as an individual special being, and you tried to nourish their talents. We all looked forward to your visit at our class reunions. Decades later, you still remembered something different and special of each student. You were such a sweetheart and I am glad I was privileged to have known you. Thanks for all you have done. A life well lived.
Riki Childress. Class of 1975.

November 30, 2016

Michael Ragsdale

Not only were you my English teacher in 74/75 you was my friend. I remember the day you rode my bike and I drove your car up pigeon roost rd. Thank you. Much love

November 30, 2016

Derek Hayes

Your were a teacher I will never forget. 10th grade English 1973-74. I could never say thank you enough Mrs. S.

November 30, 2016

Sally and Johnny Williams

Prayers for your sweet family. "Aunt" Shirley was such a precious soul. She was always so kind and caring. She truly adored her sons and grandchildren.

November 29, 2016

Ashley Bowlan

Mrs. Sappington was always so thoughtful to me and my family. I will always cherish the Christmas cards, birthday cards and all the little surprise gifts left at the back door. So many people in Olive Branch have her to thank for being an educator, provider of clothing and overall humanitarian to the people of O.B.

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9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

First Baptist Church of Olive Branch

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First Baptist Church of Olive Branch

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Blocker Cemetery

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6875 Cockrum Street, Olive Branch, MS 38654

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