Shirley Mae Winkles

Shirley Mae Winkles, 80, of Trumann passed from this life Saturday, February 20, 2021 at NEA Baptist Hospital just two days prior to the love of her life Carl Lee Winkles Jr. She was born to the late Andrew and Thelma Campbell in Trumann on January 5, 1941. Shirley lived all of her life in Trumann and was a member of the Church of God of Prophecy for over 60 years.

She was a Pastors wife for 54 years, active in her church; and, very passionate about and devoted to her family. She worked several years of her life in factories in the area including Singer and Columbia Forest. However, her most important and most rewarding job was her family.  Shirley was a nurturing person, a caretaker for others in need; and, a very devoted wife to her husband Reverend Carl Lee Winkles Jr. of 65 years.

In addition to her parents, Andrew and Thelma Campbell, Shirley is preceded in death by her son, Ricky Winkles Sr., daughter, Patricia Whitsett, sisters, Nina Campbell, Virginia Owens, Retha Campbell and Carolyn Campbell.

Shirley was survived only two days by her husband of 65 years, Carl Lee Winkles, Jr.  They are now together in Heaven.

Shirley is survived by her three children, Carolyn (Doug) Qualls of Trumann, Sherri (Randy) Tribble of Jonesboro, and Pastor Randy (Lori) Winkles of Tucson, Arizona; daughter-in-law, Bonnie Winkles of Trumann; son-in-law, Jerry Whitsett of Harrisburg; siblings, Joann Waltrip of Keiser, Harold Campbell of Wynne, Barbara (Frank) Winkles of Jonesboro, Virgil (Patti) Campbell of Trumann, Dewayne ( Mavis) Campbell of Trumann, Arlan  (Kathy) Campbell, and Alan(Elaine) Campbell of Trumann; special cousins Sible (Ike) Williams of Myrle, Mississippi and Frances (Frank)  Mask of Dumas, Mississippi: 15 grandchildren, Jamie Qualls, Nicole Cunningham, Ricky Winkles Jr., Jeremy Winkles, Jaylee Tribble, Jake Tribble, Heather Whitsett, Joshua Whitsett, Ryne Whitsett, David Winkles, Brandon Winkles, Tailynn Winkles, Shania Winkles, Abigail Winkles, and Joshua Winkles; nineteen great grandchildren, and one great-great grandson.

A visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at the Grace Point Church of God of Prophecy in Trumann.

A funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at Grace Point Church of God of Prophecy, 828 Christy Avenue, in Trumann with Rev. Gerald Vickers officiating. Burial will follow at Marked Tree Cemetery with grandsons serving at pallbearers.