Shirley Anne Smith

Shirley Anne Smith went to be with her Lord on Sunday, May 1, 2022, in Houston, TX, where she lived most of her adult life. Shirley was born on October 22, 1926, in Detroit, Michigan. She graduated from Colorado Springs High School in Colorado and moved a great deal with her family as her father was career Air Force. Shirley attended Business School and attained her Associate Degree.

Shirley had an accomplished career in management in the human resources field in the oil and gas industry in Houston. She retired as a Human Resources Manager from Williams Gas Pipeline Company, formerly known as Transco Energy Company, in Houston after 35 years of dedicated service. Shirley was an avid employee advocate and was a trailblazer for women in business in the oil and gas industry. During her career she led many community projects for the United Way, was an active administrative leader in Community Bible Study in Houston, TX, and volunteered in many administrative and leadership capacities at The Hallmark Retirement Community where she lived the last 15 years of her life. She was passionate about children’s initiatives in the city of Houston, supporting education and career advancement with her time, talents and treasures. Many people benefitted from her tutelage, counsel and career planning expertise. Shirley was a member of St. Martin’s Episcopal Church, Houston.

Shirley is preceded in death by her father, Paul Rogers Smith; her mother, Florence Genevieve Smith; and her brother, Glenn Rogers Smith. She is survived by several cousins in Michigan and many circles of friends who loved her dearly.

Shirley will be remembered as a Godly Christian woman whose faith guided her in all aspects of her life. She lived a life of service to others, professionally, and with her church and community where she lived and worked. She will be greatly missed by her friends and family. Her passion for life and living it to the fullest for 95 years with a smile will be an everlasting role model for many.

A special and heartfelt thank you for the countless hours of exceptional care provided by The Hallmark Assisted Living Staff, Encore Caregivers Staff, and Vantage Hospice Care Team for Shirley during her time of need. The outpouring of love from these wonderful and skilled caregivers was felt daily by Shirley and those who loved her.

Forest Park Funeral Home, 12800 Westheimer @ Dairy Ashford, Houston, TX, 281-497-2330, is overseeing the arrangements and interment. A memorial service with reception following, will be held Friday, May 20, 2022, 11:00 a.m. at The Hallmark (Galleria), 4718 Hallmark Drive, Houston, TX 77056, with Reverend Robert E. Wareing from St. Martin’s Episcopal Church officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials to charities of your choice are respectfully requested.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.forestparkwestheimer.com for the Smith family.