Shirley Phillips Smith's Obituary
Shirley Phillips Smith, 86, of Albemarle passed away on Sunday May 26, 2024 in her home. Her funeral service will be 2 PM on Wednesday, May 29, 2024 in the Stanly Funeral Home Chapel in Albemarle with Rev. Adam Hatley officiating. Burial will follow in the Oakboro Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 12:30 PM until 1:45 PM prior to the service at Stanly Funeral and Cremation Care of Albemarle.
Born November 12, 1937 in Stanly County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Floyd Jackson Phillips and Esther Earnhardt Phillips. She was a homemaker and a member of Centerview Baptist Church since 1958. She loved camping, crafting, shopping and caregiving.
Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by her husband Keith Ray Smith in 2007 and an infant son Keith R. Smith Jr. in 1962. Survivors include son Craig J. Smith (Diane) of Albemarle, daughter Tammy S. Morgan (Timothy) of Albemarle, four grandchildren Mark T. Morgan (Jessica), Matthew T. Morgan (MiKayla), Jennifer Diane Smith Lukes (Joseph) and Tanner C. Smith (Danielle), as well as four great-grandchildren Wesson Smith, Jackson Smith, Greyson Smith, and Ava Lee Morgan. She was also preceded in death by brothers Lonnie Ray Smith and Grover Roger Phillips and sister Bonnie P. Troutman.
Memorials may be made to Tillery Compassionate Care or to Centerview Baptist Church, 508 State Rd 1650, Albemarle, NC 28001.
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