Shirley Annette Short

Shirley Annette Short-Green, 67, of Mabelvale, Arkansas, passed away peacefully at home on May 28, 2026, surrounded by family.

Born on October 29, 1958, in Memphis, Tennessee, Shirley was the daughter of Thomas Gerald Short and Anna Frances Erwin. She was a devoted caregiver who spent much of her life caring for and serving others with kindness, compassion, and a generous heart.

Shirley was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Allen Green.

She is survived by her children, Ronald Jeffery Henley, Robbie Jean Howlett, Jessie ODell Green, Erin Jade Green, and Autumn Sky Arras; and her beloved grandchildren, Joseph Allen Mitchell, Preston Reece Howlett, Desirae Nichole Arras, and Dillan Lee Arras.

Known for her free spirit and loving nature, Shirley was a proud grandmother who cherished her family above all else. She enjoyed classic rock music, embraced a simple life, and was truly a hippie at heart. Though she is gone, the love, kindness, and memories she shared will remain with her loved ones forever.