In Loving Memory of Shirley Rae Smith Shirley Rae Smith, a beloved matriarch, passed away peacefully at the age of 92 on January 17th, 2024, at her home in Ponca City, Oklahoma surrounded by her family. Born on July 8, 1931, on a family farm in Skedee, Oklahoma, Shirley’s life was a tapestry woven with love, family, and cherished moments.