Shirley Smitherman Pauley
June 26, 1940 ~ October 14, 2017
Shirley S. (Smitherman) Pauley, 77, Mooresville, passed away October 14, 2017. Shirley was born June 26, 1940, in Martinsville, to the late Walter J. and Frances W. (White) Smitherman.
Shirley graduated as the salutatorian of the 1958 class of Mooresville High School. She earned a bachelor’s degree from Indiana University in 1962 and a master’s degree from Indiana University in 1964. Shirley worked for Eli Lilly & Company for 29 years and retiring in 1993 as a systems analyst. Shirley was a devout Christian and loved animals. She was also an accomplished musician and played the piano and the organ for many years. Shirley loved to garden and grew tea roses and many beautiful orchids.
Shirley was preceded in death by three siblings, Saralie, Jack N., and Bruce R. Smitherman.
Survivors include her husband of 51 years, Niles Eugene Pauley, to whom she was united in marriage October 9, 1966.
The funeral service will begin at 10 a.m., Wednesday, October 18, 2017, in the chapel at Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville, where calling hours will be held from 4 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, October 17, 2017. Burial will be in the White Lick Cemetery. Visit www.CarlisleBranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
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Shirley (and Gene) took my husband and me to supoer when we first joined Mooresvilke Friends Church. She continued on to support, guide, and influence my understanding of what it means to be a Christian in today’s world. She was always willing to share her music with others, allowing her love to flow through it. She is, and will continue to be, missed.
It was a great pleasure knowing and taking care of Shirley. One of my favorite memories is when we went to JCpennys in Greenwood ro take her shopping. She seemed so happy! Gene, I’m so sorry to hear of Shirley passing. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Dear Gene and Luke, as neighbors and old Mooresville families, I truly will miss Shirley. I hope you will find peace and comfort in knowing that she has gone to her reward and a well deserved rest. Our condolencesd, best wishes and prayers are with you. Sincerely, Peggy Shirar