Shirley Paulette Pilkinton 68, Springfield, Mo. passed away March 9, 2019, after a long illness. She was born in West Plains , Mo. on May 19, 1950, to Richard Earl and Blanche (Terry) Chapman. She was a factory worker, working many years at the General Electric Company. She enjoyed Elvis music , bowling, and crocheting.
Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Harry Junior Pilkinton and a brother, Mike Chapman. She is survived by her two sons: Junior Pilkinton and Douglas Pilkinton, two grandchildren: Georgia Nicole Smith and Robert Pilkinton, two great-grandchildren: Dexter and Dash Barnett, a sister: Mary Maples and her husband, Willie, a brother: Rick Chapman, and his wife, Judy, several nieces and nephews, and her favorite aunt and uncle: Helen and Don Arnall.
A memorial visitation will be held from from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 21, 2019, at Greenlawn Funeral Home North.