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Shirley Smith Obituary
Shirley Ann Cotton Smith, age 87, of Erie, died Monday, December 21, 2015, at her residence.
She was born in Meadville, Pa., on February 5, 1928, the daughter of the late John D. and Jessie King Cotton.
Shirley graduated from Conneaut Lake High School.
Prior to her retirement she had worked for Talon in Meadville, and the Erie School District.
She was a member and Deaconess of the Delaware Avenue Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Merle Smith in 2002, two brothers, Fred Cotton and James Cotton, and a sister, Margaret "Peg" Hudy.
Survivors include her son, Richard F. Smith and his wife Lora, granddaughter, Brandy, grandsons, Steven (Jamie) and Richie Smith, and great-grandchildren, Steven, Jr., GraceAnn, Levi, and Madison, all of Erie.
At the request of Shirley, there will be no calling hours, and burial will be private at Laurel Hill Cemetery.
Arrangements are entrusted to the Burton Funeral Home, 602 West 10th Street.
Memorials may be made to the Delaware Avenue Baptist Church, 1903 West 8th St., PMB #192, Erie, PA 16505.
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Memories and Condolences
for Shirley Smith
Denise Ohler
December 26, 2015
Your friendship will be missed. You and your family are in our prayers.
Denise Ohler
December 26, 2015
Dear Richard and family,please accept my most sincere condolences for the loss of your mother, Shirley. She was a very kind and sweet lady, and a wonderful friend to my mother, Martha Ohler. I appreciate the kindnesses that your family extended to my mother, and will miss Shirley.
Dan and Joyce Cooke
December 24, 2015
So sorry to hear about Shirley....she was a GREAT lady
Joanne Zimmer Kemerer Connell
December 23, 2015
So very sorry to hear of Shirley's passing. I have many wonderful memories of the Smith family at Delaware Church. We had many good times together. God be with Rich and family so that you may find peace.
Carol Kelly
December 23, 2015
Dear Smith,
Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time of loss. I have many fond memories of Shirley and of my time at Delaware Avenue Baptist Church. She will be greatly missed.
Love,
Carol Kelly (Strobel)
Missy Guzowski
December 23, 2015
Smith family, I am so sorry for your loss. My family will be sending heartfelt prayers for comfort and peace to yours. Every time I saw Shirley she had a giant smile on her face, and I'm sure she smiling down on you from Heaven now.
All our love and sympathy
Bonnie Knoche
December 23, 2015
RIP Shirley, you will be truly missed.Prayers to the Smith family.
Maureen Totleben
December 23, 2015
Brandy, I am sorry to here about your Grandmother.
Dj magoon
December 23, 2015
May you all find peace in the memories you shared. Shirley is home with Merle for the holidays. May she rest in peace. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
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