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Shirley Blacksmith Obituary
Shirley Ann Blacksmith, 77, passed away on October 22, 2012 in Pasadena, Texas. She was born on July 16, 1935 in Kirksville, Missouri to Willard and Martha Kelsey. Shirley is preceded in death by her parents, Willard Kelsey and Martha Luttman-Kelsey; as well as 3 brothers, and 3 sisters. She is survived by her husband, Harold Blacksmith; older brother, Willard Kelsey, Jr.; 2 sons, David Blacksmith and his wife Julie, Larry Blacksmith and his wife Cirena; 5 grandchildren, Michael Blacksmith, Emily Browder, Christopher Blacksmith, Matthew Blacksmith, Natalie Blacksmith; and 1 great grandson, Bryson Browder. The family will receive friends for visitation on Wednesday, October 24, 2012 in the chapel of Grand View Funeral Home from 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m., with funeral services to begin at 1:30 p.m. To share words of comfort with the family, please visit www.grandviewfunerals.com
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Eddie Niekamp
November 17, 2013
One of the finest ladies I ever met...Someone to talk to..to listen to your problems..to confide in...I really miss her & all of the "old gang"
PRADIP MALKAN
October 24, 2012
Shirley was the nicest lady I met at work and I remember her as.....
S...uperb
H...ighly respected
I....can help you attitude
R...espectful
L...oving
E...nergetic
Y...es in every repect
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B...right
L...ovely
A...dorable
C...ompossionate
K...ind
S...ympathetic
M...odest
I....ncredibly soft spoken
T...rustworthy
H...appy.
Our prayers and love to the family.
Danya Walker
October 24, 2012
Shirley was a very loving and giving person and a cherished friend and co-worker. I worked closely with her for many years. I cared for her very much. She loved her family more than anything in this world. She will be missed and my thoughts and prayers go out to her family.
Harry Hyde
October 24, 2012
Shirley was a beautiful person inside and out. Always smiling and willing to help. She will be missed by everyone who knew her.
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Sharon Hart
October 24, 2012
So sorry for your loss. Shirley was one of the sweetest women I ever knew. Light and love to her family.
Eddie & Angie Niekamp
October 24, 2012
A "TRUE" friend...I worked with Shirley & Bill Cox for 30 years...side by side..really loved this person...our sincere condolances go out to Harold, David & Larry & the entire family...Until we meet again.....
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