Shirley Joan Earls

Shirley Joan Earls, 73, of Lafe died Monday, June 30, 2003, at St. Bernards Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro.

She was born June 28, 1930, in Cuba, Mo, the daughter of the late Blaine G. Joste and Olla M. Nichols.

She was a waitress and a member of Marmaduke First Baptist Church.

She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Tony Lee and Linda Earls of Lafe; one brother, James F. Joste of Ellsbury, Mo; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Graveside services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 2, at Ramers Chapel Cemetery with Bro. Kim Bridges officiating.

Irby Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.