Obituary of Shirley Ann Smith

Shirley Ann Smith, age 90 passed away peacefully on December 19, 2024. Born and raised in Boothwyn, Shirley was the daughter of the late Earl G. Moore and Helen (Swain) Moore. Shirley was a graduate from Chichester High School. She was preceded in death by her high school sweetheart and husband of 69 years, Wilfred J. Smith, Sr. in 2021. Shirley was the office manager of their HVAC business, E&J Appliance. She was a lifetime member of Reformed (now Restoration) Presbyterian Church and Reliance Hook and Ladder Co. serving as President of the Ladies Auxiliary for many years and was affectionately known as "Mom" by all. She enjoyed having family and friends at the house, especially for holiday picnics and dinners, loved crabbing, fishing and boating on the Chesapeake Bay. Once semi-retired Shirley and Wilfred took their five grandchildren to Disney in the motor home (yes all together) and spent winters in Florida visiting family and friends each year. She was a loving, caring Mom and will be dearly missed by all of us.

In addition to Wilfred and her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved son-in-law Norman McGhee, siblings Virginia Patterson, Jack Moore and Earl Moore, Jr. She is survived by her loving children: Robin Joan McGhee, Wilfred J. Smith, Jr. (Jimmy) (Joanmarie) Smith and Cheryl Ann (Bobby) Smith, grandchildren Brandy Beauchamp, Jocelyn (Matt) Haack, Brandon (Brittany) Smith, Jenna and Jessica Smith and great-grandchildren Audrey, James and Abigail Haack.

A viewing will be held on Friday, December 27, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Pagano Funeral Home, 3711 Foulk Road, Garnet Valley, PA 19060. A funeral service will follow at 11:00 AM. Interment will take place at Lawn Croft Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Shirley's memory to the Restoration Presbyterian Church, 2655 Chichester Avenue, Chichester, PA 19061. Online condolences may be shared at www.paganofuneralhome.com.