Shirley Sue Shafer was born on June 1, 1946 at Pemiscot County, Missouri, the daughter of Robert and Mary (Denny) Pipkens and passed away on November 6, 2018 at the age of 72 years.

Shirley was preceded in death by her father, and one (1) sister Patricia Ann Pipkens.

She is survived by her husband Tommy who she married on April 2, 2016, three (3) brothers Donald (Barb) Pipkens, Dan (Lisa) Pipkens, Anthony (Brittany) Pipkens, numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.

Shirley was of the Pentecostal faith and enjoyed sewing, quilting, and photography.