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Shirley Smith Obituary

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SOURTH OGDEN, UT — Shirley Geraldine Smith, 83, formerly of East Alton, died Tuesday, July 3, 2018 at her residence.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until the time of funeral services at 11 a.m.Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at the First Baptist Church, 107 N. Truman Blvd, Festus, Missouri. Burial will be at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis, Missouri.

Memorials can be made to Highland Animal Shelter. Gray Funeral Home in Wood River is in charge of arrangements

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Telegraph from Jul. 6 to Jul. 7, 2018.

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Rick Acord

July 10, 2018

I have not seen Shirley in many many years but I remember her as a great children's Sunday school teacher. She taught my 3rd grade class in 1962/63 at the First General Baptist Church in East Alton. May God comfort you all.

Mary, Pam & Margaret

July 7, 2018

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Carol & bob French

July 7, 2018

Aubrey sorry to hear about Shirley, our prayers for you and your family

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