Shirley Nell Hamilton

Shirley Nell Hamilton, 86, of Hackett, Arkansas passed away Wednesday 7, 2026 in her home. She was born March 22, 1940 in Leachville, Arkansas to William and Delilah Marie (Hicks) Fortson. She retired from Shipley Baking Company.

She is survived by two daughters, Debbie Jones and Carolyn Willhite; one brother, Earl Fortson; four grandchildren, nine great grandchildren and eleven great great grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Willis Hamilton; one son, Homer Brown, Jr.; five brothers, Billy, Charles, Robert, Ronnie and Randy Fortson and three sisters, Sue Hodge, Ruby Brooks and Barbara Blocker.

Funeral service will be 2 p.m., Monday, October 12 at McConnell Funeral Home Chapel in Greenwood. Viewing will begin at 1 p.m. on Monday, before the service.