Frankie Sue (Swilling) Shipman, 76, of Fort Smith, AR passed away on June 7, 2021. She was born January 9, 1945 in Fort Smith, AR to Frank Swilling and Geneva (Mary) Phillips Swilling. Frankie worked at Klein Tools for more than 40 years before her retirement. She loved bowling and served as the secretary for her bowling league, The Rollin Pins. Frankie enjoyed crafting of all kinds.
She is preceded in death by her parents; loving husband, Carl Gene Shipman; one sister, Joyce Tuckwood; two brothers, Charles and Kay Swilling.
Frankie is survived by two daughters, Tonya Bird and husband Jacky of Fort Smith, Crystal Pence and husband Kevin of Lavaca; seven grandchildren, Brittany Pence, Hunter Pence, Brooke McAlister, Kristin McAlister, Sandra, Chelsi and Amy Bird; two great grandchildren, Isabella Rose McAlister and Asher Blair; numerous extended family and friends.
Graveside service will be at 10 AM, Friday, June 11, 2021 at Fort Smith National Cemetery. Viewing will be 5 PM till 7 PM, Thursday, June 10, 2021 at Edwards Funeral Home.
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