BORN

1937

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

McConnell Funeral Home

137 North Main Street

Greenwood, Arkansas

Shirley Magnani Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 12, 2016.

Shirley Magnani, 78, of Hartford passed away on Saturday, June 11, 2016 in Greenwood. She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Joe Magnani. Shirley loved gardening, music, spending time with her family and teaching her bible study group for over 30 years.

She is survived by a son and daughter in-law, Mark and Terri Magnani of Fort Smith; her daughter, Jodi Ballew of Van Buren; her son and daughter in-law, Scott and Sandy Magnani of Hartford; one sister, Betty Curtis; two brothers, R.L. and Dean Williams all of Clarksville; her sister-in-law, Mary Fouts and husband, Bob of Hartford and two grandchildren, Jerry Magnani of Fort Smith and Jessy Ballew of Van Buren.

Viewing will be at McConnell Funeral Home in Greenwood on Monday from 1:00 to 8:00 where the family will visit with friends 6:00 to 8:00.

Funeral service will be Tuesday at 10:00 a.m.at the Hartford United Methodist Church with interment at Hartford Memorial Park.

Pallbearers will be Sammy Brown, Jay Williams, Jerry Magnani, Mark Beckham, Bill Cotner and Terry Roberts.

All who knew and loved her will dearly miss her sweet spirit and kind nurturing heart.

To sign an online guestbook, please visit www.mcconnellfh.com

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January 14, 2017

Linda Miller

Today is Jan 11,2017.I was looking up Shirley's address to send her a card.I did not know she had passed.Shirley was a wonderful person.Joe hired me to work at Leisure Lodge many years ago and we shared a birthday-Jan 21. I always thought that's why he hired me! He was 20 years my senior and he didn't want his birthday mentioned! Happy birthday to Joe and so long to Shirley, love Linda Johnson Miller, Hackett, Ar

July 4, 2016

Hazel Edington-Gregory

Shirley was my Church teacher when I was a teenager. She was very special to me and I always appreciated the way she treated me and taught me. I loved my Church and was lucky enough to have amazing people be there for me. She will always be a wonderful memory for me. You have my sympathy.

June 20, 2016

Donald (& Gwen) Bowen

So sorry to learn that our dear friend, Shirley has died. She was one of the kindest, most gracious ladies we've known in this life. Our love and sympathy to her family. She will remain in our hearts and memories.
Gwen & Don Bowen (Richardson TX)

June 15, 2016

Fonda Beckham

Shirley was one of my very favorite people in this world. She was sweet and kind always. We attended church together for years and I was so proud to call her my friend. I know she is with Joe again and for that I am happy but I will surely miss her here with us.

June 14, 2016

Melba Simmons

I was blessed to share Bible Study at FBC in Hartford a few years ago and get to know Shirley. She was such a gracious lady and to know her was to love her. I was in the same class as Joe for six weeks at Hartford as a junior before we moved back to California again. I moved back here in 2004 to be with my sister Betty Fildes who was there to welcome Shirley to her new home. God's blessings on her family in your loss.

June 13, 2016

Jack James

On behalf of the family of Jack and Zella Mae James, please accept our deep sympathy for the loss of this wonderful woman. Jodi, you are never forgotten!

June 13, 2016

Sharion Cumbie-Helms

Loved the pictures. I always thought a lot of your Mom, she was kind to everyone. Heaven gained another angel. You are all in my heart and prayers

June 13, 2016

James and Edna Wagoner

We are sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.

June 13, 2016

Vickie Cotner

I fill very blessed to have known Shirley and attend church with her through the years. She was a beautiful Lady inside and out--and I will truly miss her.

June 13, 2016

Dawn Whitten

Shirley was such a great friend to my Mom and myself. I have many fond memories of her and she was a true example of a devoted Christian.
She helped my Mom get thru many tough times during their 45 years of friendship, by always being a great friend and having such a caring and genuine soul. Shirley also did a very awesome thing for me prior to my move to Dallas, TX. In 1981.
I will never forgot her and all her caring and generosity.
I'm happy to know that her and Mom are in heaven rejoicing together once again.

June 12, 2016

Our prayers are with you all in your loss of such a gracious and kind-spirited lady, Phil and Amy Hobbs
Mayflower, AR

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