Louvella "Lou" Shirey, caring mother, grandmother, sister and friend, left this world on February 4, 2022, at the age of 74. She was born to Arlie and Bessie (Reed) Skaggs on February 20, 1947 in Oark, Arkansas where she lived until graduating school in 1965.  After graduation Lou moved to, Springdale, then to Iowa, Alabama, and later back to Springdale to be near her brothers and sisters.  Upon her return she began working for Tyson almost immediately.  Lou was devoted and dedicated to ensure that her job was done and done well.  She worked for Tyson for over 17 years.

Lou is survived by three children, Karen Hopson and husband Bill of Harker, Texas, John Curtis and wife Crystal of Gentry, Arkansas, Lavonda Shirey of Jacksonville, Florida; ten grandchildren:  Ethan, Adrian, Alex, Jacob, Joshua, Joseph, Judah, Rodney, Christina and Douglas; three sisters, Robbie Skaggs of Springdale, Lura Madewell and husband Lonnie of Baldwin, Arkansas, Leta Mae White and husband Rod of Springdale, four brothers, Loyd Skaggs and wife Nancy, David Skaggs and wife Lynda, and Doyle Skaggs all of Springdale, Benny Skaggs and wife Dorothy of Farmington, Arkansas; as well as many cousins, niece's and nephews which she loved dearly.  She is preceded in death by her parents, Arlie and Bessie, three sisters, Zada, Ada and Carolyn, and two brothers, Denver and McArthur.