Ardelle Sirmans

Ardelle Sirmans, 85, died January 29, 2013 in Pampa.Services will be at 2:00 PM Friday, February 1, 2013 at First Baptist Church in Miami, with Rev. Dennis Williams, pastor, officiating. Burial will follow in Miami Cemetery under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors.Mrs. Sirmans was born April 18, 1927 in Miami where she resided until moving to Pampa in 1997. She married E. L. ?Jack? Sirmans on November 25, 1944 in Miami. He preceded her in death on March 18, 1980. Ardelle worked for W&W Fiberglass Tank Co. in Pampa for 19 years. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Miami and Miami Chapter #98 Order of the Eastern Star. She was a BSA Hospice volunteer for 19 years. Ardelle loved to cook for her grandchildren and loved yard work. The family would like to express their appreciation to Interim Healthcare and Hospice for their wonderful care of Ardelle.Survivors include her daughter: Zelda Wilson and husband Wayne of Pampa; her son: Jackie Sirmans and wife Suzy of Pampa; her sister: Jane Bright of Miami; 8 grandchildren: Loney Wilson and wife Melody of Mobeetie, Chil Wilson and wife Stephanie of Amarillo, Judd Wilson, Jona Little and husband Todd and Jim Sirmans and wife Brenda, all of Pampa, Brandi Wyatt and husband Kelly of Van Vleck, Chad Michael and wife Sara of Fort Worth, and Joshua Sirmans and wife Alana of White Deer; 21 great-grandchildren, 2 step-great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-grandson; and several nieces and nephews. Ardelle was preceded in death by her parents: Sandy and Adah Carnahan; a daughter: Ettavie Michael; a great-grandson: Chafin Wilson; 2 brothers: Sanford Carnahan, Jr., and James Edwin Carnahan; and by a sister: Ava Lea Ellzey.Memorials may be made to Interim Hospice, 2217 Perryton Parkway, Pampa, Texas 79065, or First Baptist Church, 114 E. Wichita St., Miami, Texas 79059.