Shirley Smith Obituary
She was the devoted wife of the late Walter Smith, the loving mother of Rhonda, Myesha, and Michael, and the proud grandmother of Chauncey, Tamika, and Paige. She was blessed to be the great-grandmother of Jaylen, Jasheria, Chloe, Morgan, Alana, Chasity, Trinity, and Lennix. She is survived by a host of relatives and friends who will forever cherish her memory.
She will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by all whose lives she touched.
Visitation will be held at St. Mark AME Church, 1616 West Atkinson Avenue, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53206 from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM. Service at 11:00 AM on Saturday, October 11, 2025.
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Gloria A. HALL
October 10, 2025
I hve memories of interacting with Shirley Smith at St.Mark AME Church. Her voice is etched in my mind as we shared precious moments, often jokingly. My condolences to the family of Shirley A.Smith.
Eunice (May) Dixon
October 6, 2025
My deepest condolences goes out to the family please stay playful follow your mother Wishes she was a great friend from high school Eva Harris High a great basketball ball player which I couldn't make the team I'm Eunice May (Dixon) we stayed in touch
Robert Porter
October 6, 2025
Condolences to the family. I´m Robert Porter a High School classmate and friend. She was always a good personand a very good basketball player. Even though it´s been a lot of years since Eva Harris she will always be remembered.
Trust in the Lord He will wipe away all tears.
Houston Texas. Eunice Dixon notified me of your lost.
Robert Porter
October 6, 2025
I´m Robert Porter I was a class mate at Eva HvHarris High School. Eunice Dixon also a class mate with us notified me of her psssing. Shirley was a good personality n and a great basketball player. I felt it necessary to express my condolences to the family.
In your time of grief lean of Jesus He will wipe away your tears.
Robert Porter and family. Houston Texas
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