Shirley A. Edwards Obituary
In loving memory of Shirley A. Edwards of Mexico, New York, who departed this world on April 5, 2026 at the age of 89. Shirley leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Shirley A. Edwards to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Arthur Ross and Adelia Baker Ross; her former husband Leonard W. Smith; her daughters, Karen Smith Shafer (Paul) and Melinda Sue Smith; her former husband Bob Heid; and her sister Jane M. Shallcross Matyjewicz.
She is survived by: her children, Lois Smith (Doug Etter), Ellen Smith Lucas, Kim Fadden (Raymond) and Len Smith; her grandchildren, Rob Heid, Eryn Holly and Brianna Smith; her great grandchildren, Lucas Heid and Charlotte "Charli" Heid; her niece Melanie Coons (Greg); and her nephews, Thomas Shallcross (Pam) and Steve Shallcross (Michelle). She is also survived by eight step-children.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Shirley's memory may be made to Francis House (108 Michaels Avenue, Syracuse, NY 13208) or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (stjude.org).
