Shirley Ann Smeltzer

Shirley Ann Smeltzer, age 81, 0f Arcadia, IN died January 6, 2014 at her home. She was born June 27, 1932 at Southport, Indiana to Irwin C. and Ruth (Jackson) Resener. She earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in education at Indiana State University and later received her Master's Degree at Indiana University. Shirley's first job was with Noblesville School Corporation where she taught briefly. She then taught third grade at Hamilton Heights Schools for many years. She was a member of Arcadia Church of the Brethren where she also taught Sunday School, and served as a deaconess and former church board member. She was also a member of Indiana State Teachers Association. She married Ivan Richard Smeltzer on November 26, 1958. He preceded her in death in 1982. In addition to her parents and husband, she was also preceded in death by a brother: Kenneth Resener and a sister: Norma Jean Evans. Surviving her is a daughter: Karen (Chris) Gellinger of Noblesville, IN, two sons: Kent (Denise) Smeltzer of Pittsboro, IN and Kelly (Jamie) Smeltzer of Portland, IN, a brother: Donald Resener of Franklin, IN, a sister: Barbara (Ron) Hazelwood of Raleigh, NC and eleven grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, January 11, 2014 at Arcadia Church of the Brethren. Burial will follow at Arcadia Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday from 4:00 to 7:00 P.M. also at the Church and one hour prior to the funeral. Memorial contributions may be made to Arcadia Church of the Brethren. You may share a memory or send condolences at www.hartleyfuneralhomes.com. Visitation
January 10, 2014
4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Arcadia Church of the Brethren 8989 E. 266th Street
Arcadia, IN
Visitation
January 11, 2014
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Arcadia Church of the Brethren 8989 E. 266th Street
Arcadia, IN
Funeral Service
January 11, 2014
11:00 AM
Arcadia Church of the Brethren 8989 E. 266th Street
Arcadia, IN
Burial
January 11, 2014
12:00 PM
Arcadia Cemetery @ Church of the Brethren 8989 E. 266th Street
Arcadia, IN