Shirlean Aldy Afeman, 81, of Hineston passed away Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023, at Matthews Memorial in Alexandria surrounded by her loved ones. Shirlean was born on July 29, 1942, in Pineville to Robert Aldy and Willie Mae Wilson.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023, at 1 p.m. at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church in Hineston with Bro. Eugene Williams and Bro. Mickey Christy officiating.  Burial was followed in the church cemetery.  Visitation was from 10 a.m. until the time of service at the church. Funeral services was the under the care and direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville, La.

Shirlean loved the Lord with all her heart. She was Ms. Hicks in 1962. She made a promise to God if he taught her how to sew, she would help people and not charge them and He honored that promise. She took care of the elderly when she could. Her road in life was hard, but she made to the end. She always had a smile on her face and was always happy no matter the circumstance. She looked forward to her grandbabies spending time with them. She loved animals, especially her cats. She loved to cook and looked forward to the holidays where she would manage to give to others even if it was just a little. She loved to be outdoors in her yard where she was a master at raking leaves. She will be dearly missed.

Survivors include her son, James Afeman and wife, Betty, of Hineston; daughter, Belinda Smith of Hineston; grandchildren, Micheal Coleman and wife, Savannah, Laken Afeman, Heather Pollard and husband, Randy, and Jonathan Smith; 12 great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her father, Robert Aldy; mother, Willie Mae Marshall; brother, William “Bill” Aldy; sister, Janie Burlison; brother-in-law, Harold Burlison; son-n-law, Ronald E. Smith,  and granddaughter, Shawntel Afeman.

Those honored to serve as pallbearers are James Afeman, Randy Pollard, Micheal Coleman, Gavin Coleman, Peyton Coleman, and Henry Afeman.

Those honored to serve as honorary pallbearers are Kaiden Coleman, Avery Boyer, and Gunnar Pollard.

Words of comfort may be expressed to the Afeman Family at www.lab bymemorial.com.