Shirley Ann Smith Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Shirley Ann Smith of Salisbury, North Carolina, who passed away on January 7, 2026, at the age of 90, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, John Korn and Ethel Korn; and her husband Jack Smith. She is survived by: her children, Cheryl Peterson of Salisbury, NC, Greg Smith (Margaret) and Jeff Smith of Salisbury, NC; her grandchildren, Monica Fulghum of Kinston, NC, Johnny Peterson of Rockwell, NC, Brandon Smith of Kinston, NC, Nicole Peterson of Kannapolis, NC, Brian Peterson (Tracie) of Randalman, NC, Ryan Smith (Hannah) of Lexington, NC, Axil Peterson of Rockwell, NC and Matt Peterson of Rockwell, NC.; her great grandchildren, Riley Fulghum, Daisy Casey (Brian), Taylor Smith, Gunnar Fulghum, Abe Peterson, Sofia Fulghum, Braleigh Peterson, Noah Peterson, Daxton Peterson, Willow Lowry, Sammy Lowry, Erryn Smith, Evelyn Smith and Kaiden Swicegood; and her great great grandchildren, Jackson, Jace Casey and Gray Fulghum.

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