Shirley Mae White,72 of Paragould passed away October 4, 2012 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. She was born March 19, 1940 in Paragould to John Henry and Ila Mae Osbon. She was a member of Beech Grove Church of the Nazarene. She loved her flowers, reading and sewing.Preceding her in death were her parents, one son, Gregory White, five sisters and a very special friend, Brenda Stanley.She is survived by her husband, William Franklin White; two sons, Jimmy and Kenny White; four daughters, Freda Dodd, Ramona Metz, Marla Gozell and Angie Metz; three brothers, Jerry, Elgie and Charles Osbon; one sister, JoAnn Looney; nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.Funeral services will be 1:00 PM Monday, October 8, 2012 at Phillips Funeral Home with Kim Bridges officiating. The family will receive friends 11 :00 am - 1:00 pm prior to the service. Burial will be at Greene County Memorial Gardens. Frank, Freda, Danny, and ALL the Family -Words are difficult to express at times like this. Please know my thoughts, prayers, and love go out to you as you grieve and celebrate Shirley's life.Dottie Carr Glasgow Sorry for your loss. If there is anything we can do please let us know .Wade and Stephanie Boyd My life was better because Ms. Shirley was a big part of it. I love her and miss her but I know that she and my dad are rejoicing with God and our loved ones in heaven, waiting on that glorious day when we will all get together. Thank you God and please be with the family and bless them until that day is upon us.Darlene (Moore ) Keefe