SMITH, Shirley Kathryn 1935 - 2024

SMITH, NELSON, ROBINSON, NICKELSON, BOONE

Posted By: Joey Stark
Date: 9/8/2024 at 16:25:58

"Southeast Iowa Union / Fairfield Ledger"
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
Page 4, Column 1

SHIRLEY KATHRYN SMITH
Fairfield

Shirley Kathryn SMITH, daughter of the late Kathryn (NELSON) ROBINSON, was born on November 13, 1935, and departed this life on August 14, 2024.

Shirley was preceded in passing by her mother; son, Stuart SMITH; and her sister, sally NICKELSON.

She is survived by her husband, Pearl SMITH; two children, Steve (Linda) SMITH and Doug (Bobbi) SMITH; five grandchildren, Colby SMITH, Zach SMITH, Megan SMITH, Connor SMITH and Callie BOONE; and eight great-grandchildren.

Shirley was born in Fairfield, Iowa and would later graduate from Fairfield High School in the class of 1953. Following her high school graduation, she would attend the University of Iowa before transferring to Parsons College where she would obtain her two-year teaching degree. She would then begin teaching third and fourth grade in Belle Plaine, Iowa. She truly loved teaching and was very proud of the thirty-two years and spent teaching at various schools.

On August 11, 1956, Shirley would be united in marriage to Pearl SMITH; together, they shared sixty-eight years of marriage. Follwing Pearl's college graduation, they would move to Renwick, Iowa, for five years before moving to Fairfield, Iowa to raise their family.

In 1976, they purchased their first property at Lake of the Ozarks, where they would visit until becoming permanent residents in 1994. After moving to the lake permanently, Shirley loved to host various parties and get togethers at their home and lake home. They truly loved their time at the Lake of the Ozarks, spending time on the lake, camping, hiking and taking in all the lake had to offer.

In her spare time, she loved puzzles, designing the school floats, dancing and swimming.

A Graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, August 23, 2024, in Evergreen Cemetery, Fairfield, Iowa. In Lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions payable to the Fairfield Trojan Booster Club. Following the graveside service, all are welcome to the Walton Club to gather in fellowship in Shirley's memory.

Arrangements are under the direction of Allee-Holman-Howe Funeral Home.

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