Shirley Bernice Smith, 71, Adrian, MO, died Friday, February 29, 2008, at her home, in the presence of her loving family. Funeral services 10:00 AM Monday, March 3, 2008 at the First Baptist Church, Drexel, MO. Burial in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian. Contributions may be made to Crossroads Hospice, 9237 Ward Parkway, Suite 300, Kansas City, MO 64114 or to the First Baptist Church, Drexel.

Shirley was born July 18, 1936 in Adrian, MO, the daughter of Otha C. and Lois M. (Addleman) Moles. She was united in marriage in September of 1953 to Dale Smith, and blessed with three daughters. The couple lived in Olathe, KS for 20 years before returning to the family farm in the Burdette community west of Adrian, MO. They were dedicated members of the Drexel First Baptist Church, and involved with Missourians on Mission.

Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, her grandson Luke Wegner; brothers, Lester and Jack Moles, and sister Geraldine Scott. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Dale; daughters Kathy (Dick) Wegner, Ronda (Lindsey) Walters, and Sandy (Dale) VanSlyke; grandchildren Leah (Nate) Theiss, Bonnie (Billy) Zehr, Audrey (Tanner) Welch, Matt Wegner, Jacob VanSlyke, Sam Walters, Jared Wegner, Jeffery VanSlyke, Joshua VanSlyke, Jaime VanSlyke; great-granddaughter Julia Zehr. Shirley is also survived by sisters, Melva Hogan, Vonna Smiley, Wilda Nevels, Faye Robinson, Kate Barton; brothers, Bob and Ray Moles, many nieces and nephews.