Shackelford, Queen Esther Beloved wife of Milton Shackelford for 50 years, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 17, 2013. She was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on March 9, 1945. Queen was a faithful member of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Chicago, IL where she served as a Sunday School Teacher for over 25 years. As an employee of the Chicago Public Schools, she worked as a teacher for 15 years and as counselor for 15 years until her retirement in 2003. Queen was an active member of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., Theta Rho Omega Chapter. She was a loving mother of Milton Eric Shackelford (Tammy) of Houston, TX, Cheryl Collins (Derrick) and Yvette Shackelford Abraham of Flossmoor, IL; grandmother of Devyn, Alexis, Derrick, Camerion, Evan Nicole, Christopher, Samuel, and Jordan Brooke; devoted caregiver and daughter of Gertrude Brooks; sister of Bettye Bowen and Linda Tompkins of Memphis, TN; niece of Albert Tuggle (Lillian) and Lillie Bobo of Detroit, MI. Queen also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends. Funeral Service will be held on Friday, February 22, 2013 at Emmanuel Baptist Church, 8301 S. Damen, Chicago, IL 60620. Prepast: 9:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. "Ivy Beyond the Wall" Ceremony: 11:00 a.m. Funeral Service: 11:30 a.m. Arrangements by: Taylor Funeral Home, 63 E. 79th St., Chicago, IL 60619. Memorial Service will be held on Monday, February 25, 2013 at St. John Baptist Church, 2501 Main St, Little Rock, Arkansas 72206. Memorial Service: 11:00 a.m. Arrangements by: Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 S. Chester St, Little Rock, AR 72202. Interment will be Haven of Rest Cemetery, Little Rock, Arkansas.
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My Dear, Beloved Friend, Queen! My loving memories are everlasting. May the blessings of the Holy Spirit abide eternally. Love, light and abundant blessings, always, Telia
Telia Chilton
February 15, 2022
I just want to send a message to my family, I know that you are still feeling the pain, but remember to be set free from this world is to be present with the Father. I know that Queen is with the Father, and I know that she is always screaming to us, saying stay in the fight, you are winners. Queen I love and miss you very much, and to my family, I love you sooooooooooooooooooooooooo MUCH!!! The Parker's Richard and Tina.
Richard Parker
February 18, 2014
May the comfort of the Holy Spirit abide with you! Cherish the fond and loving memory of beloved Queen, always!
Love and Abundant blessings, Richard and Telia Chilton
Richard and Telia Chilton
March 4, 2013
May God Continue to Comfort and Strengthen You. My Deepest Sympathy
Cynthia McNulty-Garth
March 1, 2013
Remembering the time of an awesome wife, mother, grandmother, I have so many fond memories of growing up, and we all come to Little Rock, Ark for the summers. We would have such a great summer with family, Queen has always been so loving and caring. I'm going to miss her so much, to Milton Sr. Milton Jr., Cheryl, and Evette, I love you all soooooooooo MUCH!!!. Our prayers are with you always, what a life that Queen had to share with so many who had the pleasure of her company. I thank God that he allowed me to have a small share in her life, I will always cherish that memories. I love you Aunt, cuz, Queen.
Richard & Tina Parker
February 28, 2013
May it comfort you to know that your loved one is safe in God's care now, and that friends are praying for you in your time of sorrow. We extend our deepest sympathies to Mr. Shackelford and family. We are sending prayers to you and yours.
Lisa Durden & Bobbie Gray
February 27, 2013
To Bro. Shackelford, Yvette, Cheryl and the entire family. I will continute to keep you in my prayers. May God keep you in His care during this difficult time.
Valerie Hill
February 25, 2013
My prayers are with the family. I'm sorry for your lost. A wonderful woman of God. Mrs. Shackelford was an excellent Sunday school Teacher and a close friend to the House family.
Carolyn House
February 24, 2013
My prayers are with you and your family, during this time of need...My deepest sympathy...God Bless You all...Love Vickie Lawrence of Houston,Texas
February 24, 2013
My paryers are with you and your family. I would like to extend my deepest sympathy to your family.
Elaine Cunningham
February 21, 2013
God Bless the Shackelford Family.
Tanya Benford
February 21, 2013
You will truly be missed, Queen. I've always felt so welcomed around you. Thank You for sharing your Love.
Tanya Yeargain
February 21, 2013
I AM SO SHOCKED TO LEARN THAT QUEEN HAS TRANSITIONED. MAY GOD GIVE YOU THE STRENGTH TO GET THROUGH THIS LOSS. SHE WILL BE MISSED
GWEN BOWEN
February 21, 2013
You will be truly missed. I am so grateful to have known you, and served with you for the good of all at Emmauel Baptist Church. My prayers are with your family.
Elizabeth Sharp
February 21, 2013
From the bottom of our hearts we send our deepest sympathy and love.
Richard and Janice Franklin
February 21, 2013
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
February 21, 2013
We would like to extend our deepest sympathy to the Shackleford family. We will keep your in our prayers and hearts. From the entire Benson family. God Bless!
Sister Louella Benson
February 21, 2013
Milton;Remembering your great love story today and always;
James & Jeri Pearson
February 21, 2013
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