Shirley Jean VanSickel

Shirley Jean VanSickel, Passed away on November 14, 2025 at the age of 85. She was born on October 17, 1940 in Monroe County, Mississippi to Velma Purser Pounders and Cephas Elmory Pounders.

She was a graduate from Lapanto High School and went on to become a cosmetologist. She was a member of the Red Hat Society and French Settlement Baptist Church.

Shirley is survived by Her daughters, Robin and Lori; son, Cary (Tiffany); grandchildren, Vel-Danielle. Blaize, Brooke (Clint), Brandon, Bradley (Chelsa), Brennen, Rebekah, Nicole, and John; great-grandchildren, Emily, Issac, Elizabeth, Oscar, Atlas, Collin, Caitlin, and Ryatt; great-great grandchild, Locke; brother, Harold Pounders; as well as many nieces, nephews, and friends.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Willis E. VanSickel; and her son, Jeffery A. VanSickel.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to her friends and members of the community for their long-time support and the love you have given to the VanSickel family through the years.

Relatives and friends are invited to join the family for the visitation at First Baptist Church of French Settlement, on Wednesday, November 19, 2025 from 9:00 AM until the funeral service at 11:00 AM. The graveside service and burial will follow at First Baptist Church of French Settlement Cemetery.