Shirley Ann Yates Smith, age 83 of Bardstown passed away Saturday, February 19, 2022, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.  She was born July 18, 1938, in Marion County.  She was a former employee of Marion County Community Action and Marion County Industries.  She was devoted to caring for the mentally and physically challenged.   She enjoyed going to yard sales and consignment shops.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John Junior Smith who died August 12, 2013; one son, Joseph Michael Smith; her parents, Joseph Benedict Yates and Mary Virginia Nalley-Napper; five siblings, Joseph Benedict "J.B." Yates, Joseph Elder Yates, Mary Lena Yates, Sandra Jane Norris and Sara Elizabeth Bell.

Survivors include one daughter, Darlene Hoskins (Jim) of Lebanon; four sons, Johnny Smith (Debbie), Steven Smith (Brenda) and Tim Smith (Julie) all of Lebanon, Paul Smith (Dana) of Bardstown; 13 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren and seven great-great grandchildren; four siblings, Nettie "Rita" Mudd of Clarksville, IN, Brenda McCubbins and Nelson David Yates, both of Louisville and Gerry Lee Yates of Fairfield.

Funeral Services will be held at 11 am Thursday, February 24, 2022, at Mattingly Funeral Home, 195 Holy Cross Road, Loretto.  Rev. Deacon Joseph R. Dant will officiate.  Burial will follow in Holy Trinity Cemetery.

Visitation is 3-8 pm Wednesday at Mattingly Funeral Home.  The family asks that visitors wear face coverings.

Pallbearers are Matthew Smith, Cody Skaggs, Chris Abram, Patrick Smith, Jim Hoskins and Austin Ryan.