Shirley was born June 30, 1949 in Peoria to Johnny and Cleo (Baker) Compton. She married the love of her life, Daniel Smith on April 21,1979. He died November 5, 1990. She was also preceded in death by her parents and one brother.
Surviving are one son, Danny Smith of Peoria; one daughter, Shirley (Shaun) Teague of Peoria; five grandchildren, Christain, Jayden, Isaiah, Traveon, and Makayla.
Shirley was a homemaker of her own home.
She enjoyed listening to Elvis Presley, working crossword puzzles, watching Chuck Norris movies and the Chicago Bulls. Shirley most of all loved to spend time with her grandchildren.
Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, October 21, 2021 at Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Creve Coeur. Pastor Kirk Moser will officiate. Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m. Thursday afternoon at the funeral home. Cremation will accorded following the services.
Memorial Contributions may be given to the family for an account established for her grandchildren’s college fund.
To express condolence online, visit www.preston-hanley.com