Obituary
Shirlette Shonta Donaby was born August 15, 1979 to Mr. James Donaby, Jr. and Cynthia Baker in West Helena, Arkansas. She departed this earthly life December 2, 2021 surrounded by her loving family at Baptist Healthcare, Little Rock Arkansas.
Shirlette accepted Christ at an early age at Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church, Helena Arkansas.
Affectionately known as “Shonta,” she was a fun-loving person. She was a wonderful wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend.
Shonta is preceded in death by her mother; Cynthia Baker Roberson and a sister; Iesha Donaby.
Shonta leaves to cherish her memories her common law husband; Tyrone Turner, a son; Tyrik Turner, her father; James (Annie) Donaby, Jr., stepfather; Leon Roberson, Sr., grandmother; Sarah Bradley, six brothers; Dometric (Shellvie) Steele, James (Terese) Donaby, III, Jermaine (Samantha) Donaby, Clemon (Geneva) Brown, Dewayne (Dominique) Baker, Corddearo (Nikki) Baker, four sisters; Ca’Trell (Freddie) Burns, Keiandra (Charles) Hardison, Aretha (Aundre) Bryant, Angela Matthews, step siblings; Leon Roberson, Jr., Lakeshia Roberson, and a host of uncles, aunts, nephews, cousins and friends.
Memories & condolences
Young lady.. God had to have you back..little did we know it would be so soon. You touched the hearts of many and didn\'t even know it. That\'s what God\'s children do. I will miss you so very much. I send your family my deepest sympathy and please know that Shonta is forever wrapped in His arms.
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