Shirley Chamness

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. -- Shirley Merriman Chamness, 75, of Fayetteville passed away Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016.

She was born July 18, 1940, in Marion County, Arkansas, to Bryant and Josephine Smothers Merriman. She married Burnel Chamness in 1956 in St. Louis, and they had two children.

She was a homemaker. Her faith, family and music were her life's passion.

She is survived by her children, Michael (Lorrie) Chamness of New Albany, Indiana, and Sherry (Mike) Barnes; and four grandchildren, Benji (Kelley) Barnes, John Chamness, Ivy Chamness and Josh Barnes.

She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; and all her siblings, Zellaree, Earl, Ann, Kenneth, Beulah, J.B. and Carol.

The funeral service will be at Peel Full Gospel Church, with burial to follow at the Peel Cemetery in Peel, Arkansas. Luther Johnson Jr., pastor of Peel Full Gospel Church, will officiate.