Shirley Thomas Smith, a resident of Newville, Alabama, passed away Sunday, July 27, 2025, at her residence. She was 85 years old.
Shirley was born on August 2, 1939, in Miami, Florida to the late Elmer and Josephine McDuffy Thomas. She worked for many years in the textile industry as a line worker. In her spare time, she enjoyed playing bingo and crossword puzzles. When Shirley lived in Louisville, Alabama, she attended Louisville Assembly of God.
She is preceded in death by her parents; two daughters, Brenda Smith and Cheryl Smith; son, Daryl Smith; three grandchildren, Tracy Runnels, Kelly Garrison, and Jason Smith; four brothers, Woody Thomas, Charlie Thomas, Bobby Thomas, and Raymond Thomas; three sisters, Hazel Rafford, Murlyne Durden, and Louise Myrff.
Survivors include her daughter, Karen Lynne Runnels of Newville, Alabama; sister, Patricia Patterson of Haleyville, Alabama; two grandchildren, Lindsey Sentz (George) and Ginny Spivey (Darrin); three great grandchildren, Zaydee Runnels, Haleigh Bauer, and Emaleigh Bauer; several nieces and nephews.
Glover Funeral Home of Eufaula was entrusted with the arrangements. (334) 687-5725. Please sign the guestbook online at www.gloverfuneral.com
