Shirley Smith Obituary
Shirley Marie Smith, 92, of Fulton, passed away Saturday, March 7th. Born in Buffalo, she resided in Fulton for many years.
Shirley was a homemaker, mother, and wife. She loved her family and baking, camping, and traveling. She enjoyed the Marcellus Market in the Park, casino trips with her sister, watching motocross races, and her cats, dogs, and chickens.
She was predeceased by her husband of 52 years, Edward J. Smith; son, Clifford C. Smith; brothers, Norbert C. (Phyllis) Baum, Howard C. (Christa) Baum, Raymond L. (Lorretta) Baum, and Donald E. (Jessie) Baum; sisters, Mary VanWagner-Demarest, Betty L. (Frederick) Kimball; sisters-in-laws, Myrt and Susan Baum.
Shirley is survived by her children, James A. (Linda) Smith, Bonnie E. (Don) Colle, Tina M. (Tim) Fredette, and Charles H. Smith; brothers, William F. Baum and Robert R. Baum; six grandchildren, David, Daniel, Kristin, Kaitlyn, Megan, and Tyler; 12 great-grandchildren, Ethan, Tucker, Niklas, Ryan, Brianna, Nate, Carson, Carter, Ayden, Cooper, Kayleigh, and Aubrey.
A celebration of life will be announced at a later date. Burial will be in Roosevelt Cemetery, Pennellville.
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