Mason County, IL Obituaries

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Shirley A. Smith

Posted: 01/08/2025

Shirley Ann Smith, 96, passed away January 2, 2025. She was born September 24, 1928 to Harry and Minnie Howe. She married Elmer Smith on October 17, 1945 and they enjoyed 76 years of marriage. Their married life was spent farming in rural Easton where they raised their three children. Preceding her in death was her husband Elmer, son Eldon, Eldon's wife, Rita, granddaughter Cheryl, her parents, one brother and six sisters.
Surviving are two daughters, Carol (Gary) Wright of Canton, and Jane Skillman of Mason City, four grandchildren, Angie (Jamey) Harp, Jarod (Tracy) Wright, Steve (Monica) Wright and Jennifer (JR) Bailey, eleven great grandchildren, and four great great grandchildren.
Cremation rights will be accorded. Private services and burial of ashes will be held at a later date. Memorial donations can be made to Community Living Options dba Lawrence Place (where Cheryl lived at the end of her life) and mailed to Hurley Funeral Home, 603 E Chestnut St. Mason City IL 62664. Online

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