Shirley A. Smith

Shirley A. Smith, a cherished lifelong resident of Morrisville, Pennsylvania, passed away on April 4, 2025, at HMH Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune City, New Jersey. Born on May 20, 1938, in Morrisville, Shirley dedicated 37 years of her life as a telephone operator for NJ Bell Telephone in Trenton, where her commitment to service and community were evident.

A proud graduate of Morrisville High School, Class of 1956, Shirley maintained deep ties to her hometown and embraced the joys of life with enthusiasm. Among her greatest passions were gardening and walking her beloved dog, Dusty. Her green thumb and appreciation for nature brought beauty not only to her own home but also to the lives of those around her.

Shirley is survived by her loving family, including her daughter Charlann and son-in-law David Gruber of Austin, Texas, as well as her son Wayne Smith and partner Jacqueline Ford. She will be deeply missed by her three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, whose lives were enriched by her warmth and wisdom.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Anna Johnson Coulton, whose memory she carried with her throughout her life.

She will be interred privately, at the convenience of the family, in Newtown Cemetery, Newtown, PA. Shirley's legacy will undoubtedly live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved her, as she made a lasting impact on her community and family.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions, in Shirley's name, may be made to the Children's Hospital of Pennsylvania, (www.chop.edu).