Beatrice “Doll” Weeden Shannon

Tuesday, January 23, 2018

Ms. Beatrice Weeden Shannon known as “Doll” was born on June 25, 1949 in Blytheville to Gilliam Weeden, Sr. and Valley Sumerall Weeden. Beatrice departed this life on Wednesday January 17, 2018 at Great River Medical Center in Blytheville at the age of 68.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Harriet Hill; a brother, Gilliam Weeden Jr.; and a grandson, Dante Beaugard.

She confessed her hope in Christ at an early age. “Doll” enjoyed sewing and making things out of clothes.

She leaves to cherish her memories, her companion, Theoplis McRay of the home; two sons, Harold(Donna) Weeden of Kennett, Missouri and Sidney (Lauren)Weaver of Noblesville, Indiana; and one daughter, Harriett Beaugard of Decatur, Alabama; nineteen grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; her self proclaimed sister and friend, Irene Burks of Blytheville; a special cousin, Rodney Bohannon of Little Rock; and host of nieces, nephews, family members and friends.

Visitation will be held on Friday, January 26, 2018 from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Wolfe Brothers Chapel. Services will be held on Saturday January 27, 2018 at 1 p.m. at New Immanuel M.B. Church in Blytheville with Pastor Burton Furlow officiating. Burial will follow at Gethsemane Cemetery.

Arrangements made by Wolfe Brothers Funeral Home.