Shirley Ann Williams, 88, of Hemphill, passed away on Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at Legacies Nursing Home in Hemphill. Shirley was born on March 22, 1935 in Hemphill, to Dalton Paul 'Shine' Smith and Lemmie Coussons Smith. She worked at First State Bank in Hemphill, for over 30 years. She enjoyed watching Gunsmoke and dancing. She is survived by her son, Randy Williams and wife, Jan of Mont Belvieu, ; brothers, Paul Smith and wife, Shirley of San Augustine, , Phillip Smith and wife, Pauline of Hemphill, and Michael Smith and wife Johnette of Hemphill, ; sisters, Tanya Walker and husband, Buckshot of Hemphill, and Stella Frances 'Sissy' Smith of Nacogdoches; grandchildren, Jennifer Ferguson and husband, Jody, Jason Williams and wife, Leah, Krystal Fuller and husband, Cole, Christy Tyer and husband, Mike, and Jennifer Foster and husband, Jay; 11 great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.

Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, Shine and Lemmie Smith; son, Lamar Williams; brothers, Ricky Smith and Jimmy Dale Smith; and sister, Dorothy McLemore.

In leu of flowers the family would like donations to be made in Shirley's memory to : Hemphill First Methodist Church 181 Milam St, Hemphill, Texas 75948.

Cremation arrangements were handled by Starr Funeral Home in Hemphill.

A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Memories and condolences may be shared at starrfuneralhome. com.