Shirlene Smith Obituary

Name: Visitation
Start: 2025-08-09T14:00:00
End: 2025-08-09T15:00:00
Location: Hopewell Baptist Church

The memory of Shirlene Smith of Flowood, Mississippi, who passed away on August 3, 2025 at the age of 85, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her husband Rev. Arthur William Smith; her daughters, Cindy Jones and Lisa Hudson; her grandson Andrew Jones; and her siblings, Jim Hall (Sally), David Hall (Jan), Bob Hall, Cora Sue Seymore (Herb) and Mary Lou Edwards.

She is survived by: her children, John David Smith (Kim) and Rhonda Tilly (Steven); and her sons-in-law, Corbey Jones and Matt Hudson. She is also survived by eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to BMA Global to support their mission of bringing the Gospel to the nations at https://app.securegive.com or by mail to BMA Global World Missions Fund, P.O. Box 878, Conway, AR 72033.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Colonial Chapel Funeral Home - Laurel

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August 7, 2025

Dorothy Tilly wrote a sympathy message

“Family of Shirlene, I was so sorry to hear that Shirlene passed away. I know that she loved Jesus and her family, but you will miss her very much. May you moment by moment feel the Lord's presence as He comforts you. I am praying for you. Dotty Tilly”

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Hopewell Baptist Church
95 Jasper Highway 533, Laurel, Mississippi 39443

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Hopewell Baptist Church
95 Jasper Highway 533, Laurel, Mississippi 39443

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