Shirley James Smith Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Shirley James Smith of Albany, Ohio, born in Athens, Ohio, who passed away on March 5, 2023 at the age of 91. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by : her parents, Mildred Jane Bumgarner James and William Thompson James Sr.; her husband Emerson Lyle "Jake" Smith; and her siblings, Dorothy James Williams, William James Jr., Donald James, Virginia James Mortz, David James and Blaine James.
She is survived by : her sons, Donald Brian Smith (Rita) of Nelsonville, Bruce Emerson Smith (Christy) of Albany and David Allen Smith (April) of Albany; her grandchildren, Jessica Smith, Jarrett Smith and Jacob Smith; her great grandchildren, Wyatt, Lyle, O'Rion, Charlotte and Dalton; and her sisters-in-law, Mary James and Genevia James. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
