Shirley A. Smith, 82, Wabash, formerly of Marion, passed away at 7:55 am on Wednesday, July 1, 2020, in her home. She was born in Sand Springs, Oklahoma, on Friday, May 13, 1938, to Homer and Wilma (Beaver) Harvison. On May 27, 1956 she married Ronald D. Smith, and he preceded her in death on February 18, 1995.
Shirley graduated from Boosier City High School in Louisiana. She worked as an accountant for Essex Wire in Marion and Fort Wayne, at Sears Credit Department, and was the credit manager at Goodyear Tire. Shirley was a member of the AmVets and American Legion. She was a member of several sewing clubs. Shirley was a skilled seamstress and made many quilts. She made several of the prom and wedding dresses used by her family. She was an avid reader, gardener, and enjoyed cold beer. She loved going to the casinos, playing slot machines and cards. She cherished time spent with her family and did everything she could to help her others.
Survivors include her daughter, Rhonda A. (Carl) Frazier of Wabash; son, Ronald D. Smith, Jr. of Indianapolis; granddaughters, Jessica S. (Shawn) Reus, Rachel (Mike Mirras) Garner, Ashley (Phil) Eakright; Brittany Frazier, Lauren (Jason) Sikes, Kaila (Justin) McDonald and Ashley (Austin) Webb; grandsons, Joshua Frazier and Ronald “Dee” (Candace) Smith, III; great-grandchildren, Justine, Ryan, Madelyn, Zachary, Delilah, Belen, Lorena, McKenzie, Avery, Chloe, Gage, Logan, Lilly, Amara, Ny’emiah, Ellissia, Justice, Drake, Desmond and Nevaeh; sister, Margaret (Keith) Tinnin; as well as several nieces, nephews and friends.
In addition to her parents and husband, Shirley was preceded in death by her brother, Homer R. Harvison, Jr.; sister, Mary E. Pligrim; granddaughter, Christina Smith; grandson, Levi Smith; and great-grandson, Axel Sikes.
A chapel service followed by burial will begin at 11:00 am on Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at Gardens of Memory Cemetery, 11201 S Marion Rd 35, Marion, IN 46952.
Arrangements entrusted to Needham Storey Wampner Funeral Service, North Chapel, Marion, IN.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Jerry Ryggs, William Horn, Robert Collins and family, Mary Poppenberger Saddison, Jeanette Hiatt, Cheryl and Tabitha Brown and family, and to her Alero Care Team, Carrie, Ally and Pepper for the kind and gentle care they provided during her final days.
The family requests in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be directed to Riley Children’s Foundation, 30 S Meridian St #200, Indianapolis, IN 46204, Leann’s Animal Rescue, https://www.paypal.me/LeannsAnimalRescue, or The National Suicide Prevention Hotline, https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/donate/
Memories may be shared online at www.nswcares.com.
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