Shirley Smith Deal , 87, of Greenwood, MS, died Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at Golden Age Nursing Home. There will be a private service at a later date.

She was born November 15, 1935 to Shell Smith and Lillian Kirby Smith. She attended Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church. She retired as the dietary manager at Golden Age Nursing Home and had worked previously as the manager of the Greenwood Country Club. She was preceded in death by her daughters, Dana Deal Clark and Jackie Deal, and her parents.

She is survived by her grandsons, Tony Bennett of Greenwood, MS, and K.C. Clark of Greenwood, MS; and great-grandson, Steele Bennett of Greenwood, MS.

Williams & Lord Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.