Barnesville Area News

Shirley Ann Smith

Shirley Ann Smith, 95, of Beallsville, Ohio, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2025.  She was born November 22, 1929 in Lewisville, Ohio, a daughter of Vernon Mann and Ruby (Christman) Mann.

Shirley was a Christian by faith, loved to knit, crochet and even worked in a sewing factory.  She often made quilts and sweaters for family and friends and even hand-made prayer shawls which she donated to grieving families.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, James (Barb) Mann and a daughter Barb (Bill) Cox.

Shirley is survived by her sisters Norma Moore and Marilyn (Jim) Simmons; children William (Bonnie) Reed, Jr, Robert (Sandy) Reed, Cindy Smith and Cecil (Deena) Smith.

Friends will be received at the Wilson Funeral Home – Harper Chapel 52728 Ohio Avenue Beallsville on Thursday, February 6th, from 4 to 8 PM and Friday, February 7th, from 10 am until the time of service at 11 am.  Burial to follow in Beallsville Cemetery.