Shirley Roberts Smelley
03/28/1935 - 11/07/2025
Mrs. Shirley Roberts Smelley, age 90, of South Hill, VA, died Friday, November 7, 2025. Shirley is the wife of 72 years to Lewis Preston Smelley and worked as a Seamstress at the former LaCrosse Sportswear. In addition to her loving husband of 72 years, Lewis, Shirley is survived by her son, Michael Smelley (Helena), daughter, Connie Cage all of South Hill; a granddaughter, Brittany Winslow (Nathan) of Smithfield VA. a sister, Margaret Santerre (Ronnie) of Hopewell, VA, and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by three brothers; Stafford C. Roberts, Willie Roy Roberts and Elwood R. Roberts and two sisters; Nellie R. Cumbia, Delma R. Wilson.
A memorial service is to be held Sunday, November 9, 2025 at 2:00 P.M. at Shiloh United Methodist Church. The family will receive friends from 1:00 P.M. until the hour of service. Online condolences may be made through our website, www.crowderhitecrews.com. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Shiloh United Methodist Church, c/o Linda Manning, 127 Hillside Rd., South Hill, Va 23970. Crowder-Hite-Crews Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Smelley family.
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Connie
So sorry to hear of your mom’s death, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Ty & Barbara
sorry for lost
sorry to hear that frahk and shelby
Family friend
So sorry for your loss she will be missed ❤️
niece in law
Aunt Shirley was a wonderful lady. She loved her family beyond measure. I always enjoyed visits with her, she will be truly missed but she is in the her Savior’s arms free from pain. It must have been some family reunion in heaven as she was reunited with loved ones. Love you Aunt Shirley, thanks for some sweet memories.
Todd,I am so sorry..I know how much she meant to you..thoughts and prayers going out to the family..