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Shanda P. Dennis
March 5, 1973 - February 1, 2024

Shanda P. Dennis, 50 years old of Jonesboro, Arkansas ran into Jesus’ arms Thursday, February 1, 2024 at 8:05 a.m. She was born on March 5, 1973 in Jonesboro, Arkansas to Terry (Deceased) and Kim Dennis of Fisher, Arkansas. She attended Weiner High School. After graduation she transitioned to the Jonesboro Human Development Center (JHDC) for 31 years. Shanda loved riding the merry-go-round at the fair over and over and over. She loved riding the school bus, combines, ambulances, and really enjoyed her coffee with the nurses at JHDC. Shanda’s favorite thing was going to the lake and riding on the pontoon “Ride the Boat”. Waiting for Shanda on the other side of the heavenly gates with open arms are her father: Terry Gayle, whom she adored and her grandparents: Franklin and Lone Horst and Jerry and Mary Dennis. Shanda leaves behind her mother: Kim H. Dennis of Fisher, Arkansas; two brothers: Kagan G. Dennis of Fisher, Arkansas and Chantry F. Dennis of Fisher, Arkansas; aunts and uncles: Debbie Jones (David) of Fisher, Arkansas, Lynn Jones (Wendal) of Jonesboro, Arkansas, Jan Bailey (John) of Little Rock, Arkansas, Tonya Anschultz (Darrin) of Fisher, Arkansas, Fonda Smith (Terry) of Weiner, Arkansas; many cousins, nieces, nephews, and greats; and a host of other family and friends. A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, February 4, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. at Pintails in Waldenburg, Arkansas. Short celebration service beginning at 4:00 p.m. followed by sharing a meal and celebrating Shanda aka “Shanny Pants”.

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  1. Ina Raye Hurdle, Weiner, AR says
    February 5, 2024

    We were so sorry to hear about Shanda. We’re praying for you, Kim, and for your family.

  2. Linda Pendergrass, Monette,Ar says
    February 4, 2024

    Kim, I am so sorry to hear this. Shanda brought so much joy to my life. I loved her and I know she will be missed. Praying that God gives you peace and comfort in the coming days. You were a good mother to her.

  3. Sherri Ryan (Barbour), Jonesboro AR says
    February 3, 2024

    Shanda was truly a very special girl and she touched so many hearts. I remember spending many weekends and summers babysitting her. My prayers are with you.

  4. Sam and Gail Coffman, Lawton, OK says
    February 2, 2024

    Kim, prayers to you and your family for your loss.

  5. Lyssa, Trumann, Arkansas says
    February 2, 2024

    I met Shanda when I began working at the JHDC in 2006. We were instant buddies as she was with everyone. Knowing Shanda and having the privilege of caring for her and knowing her was a true blessing. Shanda was tiny but her heart was as big as the sun. And like the sun, she made the people she loved feel warm and full of light. I started taking Shanda to the county and state fairs as well as to the Elks' Christmas Party each year and the memories we made were invaluable. I feel so fortunate to have been able to assist Shanda to the Elks Christmas Party just last December. I have many fond memories with Shanda Paige (or Shanda Panda, Shanny Pants) from over the years that I will cherish forever and never forget. Shanda was so loved by her family, and I enjoyed hearing all about them over the years. She talked so sweetly of her Daddy and riding the combine and "cuttin' beans!" with him. She loved talking about going to the lake with her family and riding the jet ski with Kagan and Chantry. She loved getting balloons on her birthday from Mimi and she just loved her Momma. "I wanna see Momma" she said often when she thought of her wonderful mom. Shanda loved all her workers at the JHDC and had names for all of them. She affectionately referred to me as "Lyssa" and sometimes when she was feeling feisty, she had other, less-appropriate names for all of us. We loved Shanda whether sweet or spicy. I will miss her so very much, but I find solace (and hope others do as well) knowing she ran into Heaven straight into her Daddy Terry Gale's arms. I hope the Angel's choir sings their songs lightly or else they'll get a TOOOOOO LOUUUUDDDD!! Love you always, my girl.

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