Shirley Smith Obituary

Shirley Speed Smith Charleston - Shirley Rose Speed Smith, widow of Julian E. Smith, Jr., entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, August 31, 2021. Her Funeral Service will be at 10:30 AM, Tuesday, September 7, 2021, at the Graveside, Holy Cross Cemetery, James Island. The family will receive friends between 5:00 and 7:00 PM Monday, September 6, 2021, at the James A. McAlister Funeral Home, 1620 Savannah Hwy. Online condolences may be offered at www.CharlestonFunerals.com. Shirley was born in Raleigh, North Carolina on August 8, 1926, a daughter of Edwin Clayton Speed and Rose Lewis Speed. She was a graduate of Meminger School and worked at the power company as a bookkeeper. After raising her family, Shirley worked at Condon's Department Store briefly before working for Julius E. Smith Plumbing as a bookkeeper until her retirement. She was a member of the Charlestowne Garden Club and Charleston Estates Civic Club. Shirley spent her spare time gardening with her beloved husband, Junie, and spending time with family and friends. Shirley was predeceased by her husband, Julian E. Smith, Jr. and sons, Julian E. Smith III and Paul A. Smith. Surviving are her brother, Edwin C. Speed (Mary Alice); children, Susan Smith Fox and Charles G. Smith; grandchildren: Robert Ryan Fox (Kate), Jennifer M. Fox, Dr. Sarah E. Smith (Dr. Charles Palmer), J. Lewis Smith (Dionne) and Meghan Smith Manley (Jacob), as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She will be missed dearly by her loving four-legged companions, Rosie and Ginger. The Smith Family would like to express our sincere appreciation and gratitude to Patricia Smith and Demetria Smith, who lovingly cared for Shirley and provided such comfort and support for our whole family. In lieu of flowers, the family requests gifts be made to the Julian E. Smith III Pediatric Oncology Endowment, MUSC Foundation, c/o MUSC Children's Hospital Fund, 59 Bee Street, MSC 201, Charleston, SC 29425. Arrangements by James A. McAlister, Inc. (843)766-1365. Visit our guestbook at legacy.com/obituaries/charleston