Shirley J. Rice, 82, of Van Buren, passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2021 in Fort Smith. She was born May 5, 1938 in Sharon, TN. She was a court stenographer in Riverside, CA. Shirley enjoyed spending time with her sister-in-law, Becky Jackson; they were thick as thieves. She also loved going to see the grandkids and great-grandkids play sports. That was a perfect day for her.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Howard and Nelly Nelson; and three brothers, George, Bob, and Bill Jackson.
She is survived by two daughters, Vickie Pearson of Riverside, CA, and Diane Leaman of Van Buren; a son, Brad Rice of Pomona, CA; five grandchildren, Joshua Pearson, Nicole Nixon, Devin Leaman, Travis Leaman, and Alexandra Rice; and three great-grandchildren, Brendin, McKenna, and KJ Nixon.
Cremation is under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home of Van Buren, AR. No services are scheduled at this time.