Shirley Smith Obituary
She was born December 7, 1940 in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, the daughter of Orval and Bertha (Bohannan) Plouch. On June 26, 1960 in Exeter, Missouri she was united in marriage to James "J.I." Smith, who preceded her in death on April 3, 2010. Also preceding her in death were her parents and an infant son, Stephen James Smith.
Surviving are her son, Mark Smith and wife Marcy of Wheaton, Missouri; daughters, Charree Kelly and husband Jim of Wheaton, Missouri and Donna Musick and husband Jeff of Purdy, Missouri; sister, Kay Kelley of Eureka Springs, Arkansas; ten grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren.
Shirley grew up and attended school in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, graduating from Eureka Springs High School as the salutatorian with the class of 1958. She dedicated several years to FASCO Industries in Cassville from where she retired in 2007. Watching old western movies, reading and listening to music were favorite pastimes for her, but she was also known for her ever-growing collections. Shirley loved her family and spending time with them, especially the grandchildren, they meant the world to her. She will be greatly missed and remembered by all who knew and loved her. Shirley was of the Baptist faith.
Graveside services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Friday, December 5, 2025 at Maplewood Cemetery in Exeter, Missouri, under direction of McQueen Funeral Home in Wheaton. Pastor Paul Wahlert will conduct the services.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 7:00 P.M. Thursday at McQueen Funeral Home in Wheaton.
McQUEEN FUNERAL HOME
Wheaton, Missouri
417-652-7268
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