Shirley Cavins Smith Hardwig Obituary

Shirley Cavins Smith Hardwig (Murphysboro, Illinois), born on April 21, 1932, passed away on June 17, 2026. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Carl Cavins and Gertrude Cavins (Selby); her husbands, Bobby G. Smith and Bill Hardwig; her stepson Mark Hardwig; and her siblings, James Cavins, Donald Cavins, Ronnie Lively, Janet Cavins, Gayle Lively Bytnar, Mary Lively Craig and Richard Lively.

She is survived by: her children, Mike Smith (Michelle) of Ava and Janice Buerger (Ed) of Creal Springs; her stepson Matt Hardwig (Elaine) of Vergennes; and her grandchildren, Shelly Grob (Gary), Virginia Smith of Paducah, KY, Cameron Wright (Elissa) of Ozark, MO, Austin Hardwig (Brittany) and Adrienne Hardwig. She is also survived by family members include brother.

In honor of Shirley's life and in lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois.