Shirley Smelley's obituary , Passed away on February 18, 2020 in Arp, Texas

Shirley Smelley

September 3, 1938 - February 18, 2020 (81 years old)

Arp, Texas

Shirley Smelley's obituary , Passed away on February 18, 2020 in Arp, Texas

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Cottle Funeral Home and Cottle-Pearson Funeral Home

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Shirley Smelley

September 3, 1938 - February 18, 2020 (81 years old)

Arp, Texas

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Shirley Smelley Obituary

We are sad to announce that on February 18, 2020 we had to say goodbye to Shirley Smelley (Arp, Texas), born in Nacogdoches, Texas. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Shirley Smelley or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Hollis Birdwell and Marguerite Johnson; her husband Billy E. Smelley; and her siblings, Ruby Mullican, Freddy Gene Birdwell and Jerry Glen Birdwell.

She is survived by : her children, Bubba Smelley (Marteal Kitchings) of Overton, Shelia Whitaker of Troup and Debbie Richardson (Rory) of Carthage; and her sister Kay Sampson. She is also survived by eight grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Cottle Funeral Home and Cottle-Pearson Funeral Home



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Thu

Feb 20

Visitation

Cottle Funeral Home
105 E Bradford St, Troup, TX 75789

Fri

Feb 21

Funeral service

Cottle Funeral Home
105 E Bradford St, Troup, TX 75789

Fri

Feb 21

Burial

McKnight Cemetery

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