Shelia Redfearn

Shelia Kay Redfearn, age 54, of Gurdon, passed from this life on Friday, February 6, 2026, at her home.  She was born February 10, 1971, in Camden, the daughter of Michael Ross and Deborah Sue Shackleford Sellers.  

Shelia attended Hot Springs National Park College for two years. She worked for the Human Development Center and formerly managed the Red-E-Mart.  Shelia was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church. She enjoyed shopping, couponing, taking care of others but most of all being a Nanny.  

Shelia was preceded in death by her mother, Deborah Sue Shackleford (Woodall), two sisters, Pamela Marie Sellers and Linda Kay Kimbrell.

Survivors are her father and step-mother, Mike and Linda Sellers of Stephens, her life partner, James Cox of Gurdon, two sons, Eric Redfearn of Arkadelphia and Christopher Malcom (Heather) of Gurdon, one daughter, Kayleigh Redfearn (Josh) of Arkadelphia, one brother, Brady Williams (Susan) of Gurdon, one sister, Wendy Upton, four grandchildren, Ethan Redfearn, Jupiter Malcom, Jaci Frisby and Tripp Frisby .

A visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 PM Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at Welch Funeral Home.

Memorials may be made to Humane Society of Clark County, P.O. Box 435, Arkadelphia, AR 71923.

Final arrangements are entrusted to The Welch Funeral Home of Arkadelphia.  Visit http://www.welchfh.net to sign the guest book.  


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