Shirley Ann Cato (Hervey) was born on August 2, 1960, to William Gene and Willie B. Hervey in Plumerville, AR. She was the fourth of eight children born into this union. Shirley was a devoted mother, nana, daughter, sister, aunt and friend to many. She accepted Christ at an early age and united with Shady Grove Baptist Church in Plumerville, AR under the leadership of Rev. Floyd Morris. She served in the church by singing in the choir. She was very popular in school and participated in various activities. At Plumerville High School she had the reputation of being fierce on the basketball court. Shirley loved spending time with her family and grandchildren. She lived a happy life and was content with all the blessings she received. Fishing, barbecue at parks and critiquing basketball players were some of the things she enjoyed most. She worked at ConAgra Foods in Russellville, AR for 20 years. She is preceded in death by her father William Gene Hervey, former spouse Larry Cato, maternal and paternal grandparents, as well as several aunts and uncles. On Friday July 7, 2023 in the early morning, God called Shirley home to be with him. She leaves to celebrate her life full of memories; her mother, Willie B. Hervey of Plumerville, AR; two sons, Maurice (Lacesha) Jeffers of St. Louis, MO; Ramsey Cato of Morrilton, AR; four brothers, Bobby Joe (Jackie) Jenkins of Kansas City, MO; Michael Hervey of Plumerville, AR; Reginald Hervey of Springfield, MO; Bernard (Sonja) Hervey of Russellville, AR; three sisters, Barbara (Steven) Ausler of Springfield, MO; Carolyn (Tony) McKey of Morrilton, AR; Shelia Pledger of Kansas City, KS; two uncles, William Lee (Helen) Hervey of Morrilton, AR; Bob (Geneva) Taylor of Houston, TX; two aunts, Mae Ruth Taylor of Kansas City, KS; Ruby (Jonathan) Hull of Morrilton, AR; 5 grandchildren; Janaesha and Ramir Cato of Plumerville, AR; Mireya, Lacey and Julian Jeffers of St. Louis, MO and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Those we love don't go away, they walk beside us every day. Unseen, unheard, but always near, so loved, so missed, so very dear. ~ unk Vance-Wilson & Jarrett Funeral Directors "The Epitome of Service"

Visitation Thursday, July 13, 2023 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM The Robert & Barbara Wilson Memorial Chapel 106 E. Elm St. Morrilton, AR 72110 Celebration of Life Friday, July 14, 2023 1:00 PM Mt. Carmel Missionary Baptist Church 105 Arnold Street Plumerville, AR 72127