Shirley C. Clements

Shirley C. Knowles

71, of Bella Vista died Nov. 9, 2008, at her home. She was born on Feb. 23, 1937, in Grandview to Carrol Clements and Gertie Owens Clements.

She moved to Bella Vista on June 8, 1996, from Garland, Texas. She was a member of the Bella Vista Assembly of God Church. She was preceded in death by her parents.

She is survived by her husband, Roy Knowles; one son, Kevin Knowles of Dallas; one daughter, Kelli of Rogers; two brothers, Edwin L. Clements of Rolla, Mo., and Freddie Lynn Clements of Tulsa, Okla.; three sisters, Tenny Ryan of Moore, Okla., Cleta Long of Pryor, Okla., and Jane Miller of Claremore, Okla.; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Bella Vista Assembly of God church, 1771 Forest Hills Blvd.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the church with the Rev. Jonathan Watson officiating. Arrangements are by the Bella Vista Funeral Home & Crematory in Bella Vista, online at www.funeralmation.com.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Bella Vista Assembly of God, Building Fund.