Shirley Smiley, age 62, of Corona, passed away on August 27, 2022, at Corona Regional Medical Center.
Shirley married Lynn Smiley in 1993, and they lived together in the Corona/Norco Area.
She is survived by her husband, Lynn; mother, Donna of Corona, CA; brothers Paul of New
Mexico, Andrew of NY, and Francis of Corona; son, Jeremyha of Redlands, CA along with
two nieces, and two grandchildren.
She was a long-time employee of the Corona-Norco Unified School District where she was
in the Food Distribution Department for over 25 years. She recently retired from the district
at the end of June.
Shirley enjoyed spending time with her family, sewing, bowling, and mostly giving to others.
On most occasions you would find her sewing dress for young ladies in Rainbow, sewing
memory bears, blankets, or other items for others who lost a loved one.
A Celebration of Life for Shirley Smiley will be held on Friday, September 9, 2022, from
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Viewing, 12:00 PM Service, at Grimes-Akes Family Funeral Home
(500 West 7th St, Corona, CA 92882). Reception at 2:00 PM after Services. The family
asks that in lieu of sending flowers that people make donations to 4 Paws for Ability (207
Dayton Ave, Xenia, OH 45385) in her name.
Arrangements entrusted to the care of Grimes-Akes Family Funeral Home, Corona, California.
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