Smith, Shirley Irene – age 90 of Stewiacke. Leaving us with treasured memories and hearts full of sadness, we the family of Shirley Smith announce her passing on August 22, 2024 in Elk Court Enhanced Care, Brookfield with her family by her side.
Born in Stewiacke, she was a daughter of the late Leonard and Esther (Murphy) Wilcox of Stewiacke. She worked for MT&T as an operator in her early years and was a talented seamstress, sewing for many in the community.
Shirley was a friend to all who met her and always drove a group of ladies to church every Sunday morning. She was a longtime member of the Stewiacke Baptist Church (Lifepoint), volunteering as superintendent of Sunday School, treasurer, teacher, deacon and various other leadership roles. Another passion was the fellowship of the ladies Martha Group who served the church and community.
She was predeceased by her husband of 45 years, James Ira “Jim” Smith; brother Leonard Wilcox; brothers-in-law, Sheldon Greene, Sid Day; and nieces, Cindy and Vicky MacKenzie.
Shirley was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She is survived by her loving son, Stephen (Shelley); grandchildren, Kyle (Samantha), Travis (Christie) and Danielle (Alex) Delaney; great-grandchildren, Rhett, Madison, Tucker, Walker; sisters, Hazel Greene, Amherst; Annie (Jack) MacKenzie, Chilliwack, BC; Dorothy (Graham) MacDonald, Beaver Bank; Elaine Day, Stewiacke; sister-in-law, Marion Wilcox, Dartmouth; and many nieces and nephews.
The Smith family invite friends and family to join in celebrating Shirley’s life at a memorial service to take place on Saturday, August 31 in Lifepoint Church, Main Street East, Stewiacke. Visitation will be 12:30 – 1:45 p.m. with the service commencing at 2 p.m. followed by a committal service in Pine Grove Cemetery, East Stewiacke.
The family wishes to extend their sincere thanks and appreciation to Dr. Lionel Hindler and Dr. Karla Armsworthy, and to the staff of Creamery Lane, Elk Court for treating Mom as family. Their kindness and caring go beyond words.
Memorial donations may be made to Lifepoint Church to continue their service to the community or a charity of your choice.
God Called You Home
God looked around his garden
And found an empty space;
He then looked down upon this earth
And saw your tired face.
He put His arms around you
And lifted you to rest;
God's garden must be beautiful,
He only takes the best.
He knew you were in pain,
He knew you might never
Get well upon this earth again.
He saw the road was getting rough
And the hills were hard to climb,
so He closed your weary eyelids
and whispered 'Peace be thine.'
It broke our hearts to lose you,
But you never went alone,
For part of us went with you
The day God called you home
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