April 12, 2019
Shirley Jean Weir Parker age 79 of Smithville, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday evening, April 11, 2019. Shirley was born July 29, 1939 to her parents, the late William Virgil and Geneva Baker Weir. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Buddy Parker and 1 brother, Virgil Weir. She was a very faithful member of the Smithville First Baptist Church, Insurance Agent, she and her late husband owned and operated Smithville Builder’s Supply for many years. Shirley enjoyed being a member of the Smithville Senior Citizens and was a former member of the Jaycettes. Her greatest accomplishments was being a precious mother and nana. She leaves to cherish her memory, children, Sandy (Brent) Russell, Shelby (Joey) Reeder, Charlie (Joy) Parker and Sara Parker all of Smithville; grandchildren, Chris (Sarah) and Erik Russell, Paige (Byron) Adcock, Claire Garrett, Katie Parker; great-grandchildren, Brantley, Brayden, Anastyn, Sydney, Stella, Lakelynn and Summer; 1 sister, Sharon Ingle of Florida; sister-in-law, Audrey (Donald) Owens of Lebanon; several nieces, nephews and extended family. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Sunday, April 14, 2019 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Chad Ramsey, Bro. Larry Green and Bro. Donald Owens officiating and entombment will be in DeKalb Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. Visitation with the family will be on Saturday 1 p.m. until 8 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. until the time of the service at 2 p.m. In addition to flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Smithville First Baptist Church in memory of Ms. Shirley. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.