Shirley A. Smith, age 81, died on Monday, March 26, 2018 at 1:14 p.m. at her residence in Kenton.

          She was born on January 16, 1937 in Marion, Ohio to the late Ronald F. and Sarah V. (Rowland) Rizer.  Shirley was previously married to Delmer Brown.

          She is survived by her three sons: Sterling (Angie) Brown of Ada, Derek (Annie) Brown of Alger and Stuart Brown of Findlay; six grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild; and a sister, Sharon Rogers of Kenton.                     

          She was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters and a grandson.

          It was her wish to be cremated.  A private burial will take place at a later date in Preston Cemetery, Alger.

          In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.