Shirley Ann "Bideler" Pettigrew's obituary , Passed away on October 8, 2025 in Fort Smith, Arkansas

Shirley Ann "Bideler" Pettigrew

August 2, 1937 - October 8, 2025 (88 years old)

Fort Smith, Arkansas

Shirley Ann "Bideler" Pettigrew's obituary , Passed away on October 8, 2025 in Fort Smith, Arkansas

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Ocker-Putman Funeral Homes

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Shirley Ann "Bideler" Pettigrew

August 2, 1937 - October 8, 2025 (88 years old)

Fort Smith, Arkansas

Shirley Ann Pettigrew Obituary

With solemn reverence, we commemorate Shirley Ann Pettigrew of Fort Smith, Arkansas, whose life came to an end on October 8, 2025 at the age of 88, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Shirley Ann Pettigrew or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

She was predeceased by: her parents, David Bideler and Cora Bideler (Pettigrew); her siblings, Bobbie Rice, Jane Rogers, Sandra Parnell (Susie), Dave (Sonny), Jerry and Ronnie Bideler; her son Robin J. Bideler; and her siblings-in-law, Argie, Harold Rice, Carl Parnell, Shirley, Marlene and Linda Bideler.

She is survived by: her husband Tom Pettigrew; her children, Rebekah Armer (Rick) of Fort Smith, Edith Ann Justice of Fort Smith, Tommy Pettigrew (Rita) of Huntington, Steven Pettigrew of Fort Smith and Scott Pettigrew (Heather) of Booneville; and her sisters, Billie Riley of Muldrow and Shannon Robertson (Phillip) of Muldrow. She is also survived by 17 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 16th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Ocker Memorial Chapel (700 Jefferson St, Van Buren, AR 72956). A funeral service will be held on Friday, October 17th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the Woodlawn Hills Church (810 S Roland Rd, Roland, OK 74954).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Ocker-Putman Funeral Homes



Thu

Oct 16

Visitation

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Ocker Memorial Chapel
700 Jefferson St, Van Buren, AR 72956

Fri

Oct 17

Funeral service

1:00 PM

Woodlawn Hills Church
810 S Roland Rd, Roland, OK 74954

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