Mrs. Shirley Joyce Etheridge, age 78, of Jonesboro, passed away, August 6, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband; Mack Etheridge. She is survived by her Children; Patricia (Cecil) Cobb of Lovejoy, Linda (Rev. David) Steele of Locust Grove, Deborah (Allen) Smith of Jonesboro, Karen (Ronnie) Burns of Hampton, sister; Jeanette (Bill) Smith, 9 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren. Funeral Services will be held, Thursday, August 8, 2013 at 2 PM at First Baptist Church Riverdale. Rev. Jeff Lowe will officiate. Interment will be at Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Wednesday, August 7, 2013 from 6-8 PM at the Funeral Home.