Shirley Jane Thomas

Shirley Jane Thomas, 70, of Poteau, OK passed away Friday, September 13, 2019  in Ft. Smith, AR, surrounded by her family. Shirley was born August 21, 1949, in Jenson, AR to Johnny Carl & Beulah (Avants) Miller.  She was retired from Whirlpool and was a member of Monroe Church of Christ.  Shirley was preceded in death by her parents; husband, James; 2 grandchildren, Aiden & Kimber Burns; 1 sister, Doris Butler & 2 brothers, Johnny & Thomas Miller.

          Survivors include her 4 daughters & sons in law, Jeannie & Dewayne Hayden of Paris, AR, Kim & Marcus Burns of Fayetteville, AR, Jamie & Dean Williamson of Eldorado, AR, Angie & Darren Bodnar of Booneville, AR; 7 grandchildren, Ashley Stepp, Zakk Bodnar, Anthony Burns, Brodie Bodnar, Abbie Bodnar, Emily Burns, Kadie Jane Williamson; 2 great grandchildren, Baylee & James Stepp; sisters, Betty Garrett, Pat Miller & Connie Denham; more than friend, Carolyn Cooper; brother Kenneth Miller of Farmington, AR; special nephew, David Thomas; numerous  other relatives & special cousins, loved ones and friends.

          Services will be 2 pm, Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at   Poteau Church of Christ              with Michael Hammond officiating.  Interment will follow at Monroe Cemetery.  Pallbearers will be Robert, Leon, Gary, Russell and Dwight Miller, Mike Moffett.

          The family will be at the funeral home  on Monday evening from 6-8 pm to visit with relatives & friends.