Smith – Shirley Ann Smith, age 88, of Callahan, Florida went home to be with her Lord on August 30, 2026. She was born in Waycross, Georgia on February 3, 1938.

A devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend to all. Shirley lived a life focused on service to others, built a 59-year marriage and raised her family with Bill, spent the last 40 years of her Christian Walk serving at River Road Baptist Church. Mom’s strength was unmatched; she was fearless and never wavered in her beliefs and commitments. She was loved and will be missed!

Shirley is preceded in death by her mother, Mamie Cason; husband, Roy A. Smith; brothers, Jim Cason, Mickey Cason; sisters, Joan Chavez, Ann Dennis.

Shirley leaves behind her sons, Roy “Billy” Smith, Jr., Gary Smith, Craig Smith; daughter-in-law, Janice Smith, grandchildren, Joshua Smith, Ashley Smith, Morgan Fuson, Andrea Smith, Amanda Smith, Macy Cooper; great grandchildren, Kinsley, Brody, Grayson, Leighton, Pierson, Rowen; and brothers, Dickey Cason, Larry Cason.

The tribute above was prepared by Shirley’s loving family.

A Celebration of Shirley’s Life will be held on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at River Road Baptist Church. Interment will follow at Jacksonville National Cemetery at 1:30 p.m. The family will receive friends at 10:00 a.m. prior to the service at the church. The arrangements are under the care and direction of Nassau Funeral Home, 541720 US-1, Callahan, Florida 32011. 904-879-1770. Visit www.nassaufh.com to sign the family’s guest book.