Shirlene “Mema” Dickey, 74 of Ft. Smith, passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2019. She was born November 14, 1944 in Mansfield to the late Lillard and Vera Elmore. She was a member of Christ for the World Church and retired from Time Containers. After her retirement, she was a caretaker for many people. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Dustin Dickey, her companion, Virnest Hamilton, her son-in-law, Chris Kozal and her sister Patsy Coleman.
Funeral service will be 2:00 PM Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at Christ for the World Church with burial to follow at Forest Park Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Fentress Mortuary.
Shirlene is survived by two daughters; Lana Joslin and her son-in-law, Jimbo of Ft. Smith, Darla Kozal and her fiancé Fredrick Hillier of Van Buren, her sister Anna McAfee and her husband Billy Joe of Alma, two brothers; Doyle Elmore and his wife Sue of Mansfield, and Danny Adair of Booneville. She is also survived by six grandchildren; Christy Marshall, Nick Joslin, Lucinda Medina, Tyler Joslin, C.J. Kozal and Destiny Joslin and her eight great grandchildren; Hunter, Gracie, Mireya, Jayden, Makalya, Katie Jo, Jordan River, and Harmony.
Pallbearers will be her grandchildren.
Visitation will be 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Monday, July 1, 2019 at the funeral home.
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