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Phyllis Lou Shirkey Smith

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Birth	:	2 Dec 1926 Clothier, Boone County, West Virginia, USA
Death	:	29 May 2017 Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia, USA
Burial	:	Jackson County Memory Gardens, Cottageville, Jackson County, USA
Coordinate	:	38.8824410, -81.8375040
Description	:	Phyllis Lou Shirkey Smith, 90 of Ripley, passed away Monday, May 29, 2017 at Charleston Memorial Hospital surrounded by her family. She was born December 2, 1926 in Clothier, WV, the daughter of the late John Matthew and Stella Sharp Shirkey. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Virgil Smith Jr., her siblings, William (Sylvia) Shirkey, Edith (Ernest) Flannery, Woodrow (Ruth) Shirkey, John L. Shirkey, Frances (Richard) Price and a brother-in-law, Frank Miller. She is survived by her sons, Kip (Mary) Smith of Kenna, Rod (Marsha) Smith of Stoutsville, OH and Chuck (Lesa)... Read More	Phyllis Lou Shirkey Smith, 90 of Ripley, passed away Monday, May 29, 2017 at Charleston Memorial Hospital surrounded by her family. She was born December 2, 1926 in Clothier, WV, the daughter of the late John Matthew and Stella Sharp Shirkey. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Virgil Smith Jr., her siblings, William (Sylvia) Shirkey, Edith (Ernest) Flannery, Woodrow (Ruth) Shirkey, John L. Shirkey, Frances (Richard) Price and a brother-in-law, Frank Miller. She is survived by her sons, Kip (Mary) Smith of Kenna, Rod (Marsha) Smith of Stoutsville, OH and Chuck (Lesa) Smith of Charleston; eight grandchildren, Kara (Joel) Allread, Dirk (Sherri) Smith, Nate (Emily) Smith, Cole Smith, Sydney Smith, Jacob Smith, Jesse Smith and Jagur Smith; great grandchildren Reed and Morgan Hanes, Adelyn, Elleigh and Andrew Smith and Gavin Allread; her siblings, Rosemary Miller of Madison, WV, George (Louise) Shirkey of Lake Wales, FL and her sister-in-law, Jean Shirkey of Brook Park, OH, and numerous nieces and nephews. Phyllis attended Davis and Elkins College before graduating Morris Harvey College with a Bachelor of Science degree in Education in 1957. Receiving her secondary teaching certificate in English and Social Studies. Phyllis became a lifelong educator, teaching public school at Sharples High School, Sharples, WV; Lake Elementary, Logan County, WV and Ripley High School, Ripley, WV over the course of 32 years. After retiring from public education, she became the coordinator of Jackson County Literacy Program. Phyllis was an avid reader and a fan of television drama, professional golf and college football and basketball. She also enjoyed playing the piano, singing church hymns, and painting with oils and water colors. Phyllis was a charter member of the First Presbyterian Church of Ripley where she served as an elder and sang in the church choir for many years. Her love of teaching and learning was only exceeded by her love of family, having worked many hours compiling family genealogy in written and photograph form. She delighted in reminiscing the past and planning the future. Phyllis will be greatly missed by her family and her friends. Funeral Service will be 1:00 PM, Saturday, June 3, 2017 at the First Presbyterian Church of Ripley with Larry Hooper officiating. Burial will be in the Jackson county Memory Gardens, Cottageville. Friends may call from 6 to 8 pm Friday, June 2, 2017 at the Waybright Funeral Home, Ripley and one hour prior to the service at the church. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.waybrightfuneralhome.com

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Phyllis Lou Shirkey Smith's memorial is located at: Jackson County Memory Gardens, Cottageville, Jackson County, USA.
When did Phyllis Lou Shirkey Smith death?
Phyllis Lou Shirkey Smith death on 29 May 2017 in Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia, USA
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Latitude: 38.8824410
Longitude: -81.8375040

Family Members:

Parent

John Matthew Shirkey

(1889 - 1940)

Stella Sharp Shirkey

(1890 - 1978)

Spouse

Virgil Ray Smith Jr.

(1926 - 2003)

Siblings

William Nathan Shirkey

(1912 - 1994)

Edith Alice Shirkey Flannery

(1914 - 1981)

Rose Mary Shirkey Miller

(1916 - 2021)

Woodrow Wilson “Dedo” Shirkey

(1919 - 2008)

(unknow - unknow)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Jackson County Memory Gardens
Cottageville, Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 38.8824410, -81.8375040

2. Ankrum Cemetery
Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 38.8711014, -81.8516998

3. Cottageville United Methodist Church Cemetery
Cottageville, Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 38.8653050, -81.8227150

4. Blaine Memorial Cemetery
Cottageville, Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 38.8622017, -81.8281021

5. Smith Cemetery
Apple Grove, Meigs County, USA
Coordinate: 38.9091810, -81.8498860

6. Fairview Cemetery #2
Letart Falls, Meigs County, USA
Coordinate: 38.9197950, -81.8609120

7. Fairview Cemetery #1
Letart Falls, Meigs County, USA
Coordinate: 38.9206060, -81.8614970

8. Byerle Cemetery
Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 38.9081001, -81.7938995

9. Antioch Church Cemetery
Cottageville, Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 38.8358000, -81.8321000

10. Bush Cemetery
Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 38.8518982, -81.7900009

11. Bicknell Cemetery
Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 38.8927994, -81.7703018

12. Angerona Christian Chapel Church Cemetery
Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 38.8379210, -81.7986060

13. Pioneer Cemetery
Great Bend, Meigs County, USA
Coordinate: 38.9305310, -81.7927930

14. Bibbee Cemetery
East Letart, Meigs County, USA
Coordinate: 38.9300000, -81.8860000

15. Otterbein Church Cemetery
Evans, Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 38.8315010, -81.7940210

16. Parsons Cemetery
Great Bend, Meigs County, USA
Coordinate: 38.9331890, -81.7921780

17. Letart Falls Cemetery
Letart Falls, Meigs County, USA
Coordinate: 38.8922005, -81.9163971

18. Plants Cemetery
Plants, Meigs County, USA
Coordinate: 38.9141998, -81.9068985

19. Bicknell Chapel Cemetery
Great Bend, Meigs County, USA
Coordinate: 38.9375100, -81.7955300

20. Stanley Cemetery
Hemlock, Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 38.9188995, -81.7680969

21. Cherry Grove Cemetery
Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 38.8167000, -81.8525009

22. Old French Cemetery
Letart Falls, Meigs County, USA
Coordinate: 38.9050110, -81.9188450

23. Staats Cemetery
Evans, Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 38.8260994, -81.7842026

24. McKay Cemetery
Great Bend, Meigs County, USA
Coordinate: 38.9528008, -81.8191986