Obituary for Shelby Jean Willis (White)
Shelby Jean Willis, age 83, of Bloomington, Indiana, formally of Prestonsburg, KY passed away at IU Health in Indiana on January 5, 2022.
Shelby was born on February 18, 1938 to the late Walker and Renda White of Pikeville, KY. She married Donald A. Willis in 1957 and had four sons; Don, Kenneth, Ronald and Nathan.
Shelby was employed for 10 years as a nurse's aid at Mountain Manor Nursing Home of Prestonsburg, KY.
Shelby was past Matron of ADAH Chapter #24 Order of Eastern Star of Prestonsburg, KY. Although she was not a member, Shelby frequently attended church at Community United Methodist Church of Prestonsburg, KY.
Shelby is survived by her son Ronald (Lisa) Willis of Owingsville, KY and her daughter-in-law, Kaye Willis. Three grandchildren: Jennifer (Matt) Smith of Paintsville, KY; Joey (Lauren) Willis of Lexington, KY and Ashleigh (fiance' Christian Johnson) of Owingsville, KY. She is also survived by three great-grandchildren: Ryan Smith, Lainey Smith and Cameron Willis. Shelby is also survived by three sisters: Ethel Ryan, Alice New and Margaret Hover all of Indiana and one brother: Mont (Nancy)White of Indiana.
Shelby was preceded in death by her husband, Donald A. Willis and three sons: Kenneth, Nathan and Don Willis. She was also preceded in death by seven brothers: Clifford, Hubert, Stoney, Bill Joe, Ballard, Gorner, and Fox Henry White and one sister, Eula White.
Visitation will be at Carter Funeral Home on Sunday, January 9 from 3-9 p.m. at The Carter Funeral Home in Prestonsburg with funeral services on the following day, Monday, January 10 at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Jerri Williams officiating.
In lieu of flowers, family have requested donations be made to: The Widow's Home and Masonic Lodge/Grand Lodge of Kentucky 11620 Commonwealth Dr. Louisville, KY 40299
Family have chosen the professional and caring staff of The Carter Funeral home to oversee this final act of love and respect.
Shelby was born on February 18, 1938 to the late Walker and Renda White of Pikeville, KY. She married Donald A. Willis in 1957 and had four sons; Don, Kenneth, Ronald and Nathan.
Shelby was employed for 10 years as a nurse's aid at Mountain Manor Nursing Home of Prestonsburg, KY.
Shelby was past Matron of ADAH Chapter #24 Order of Eastern Star of Prestonsburg, KY. Although she was not a member, Shelby frequently attended church at Community United Methodist Church of Prestonsburg, KY.
Shelby is survived by her son Ronald (Lisa) Willis of Owingsville, KY and her daughter-in-law, Kaye Willis. Three grandchildren: Jennifer (Matt) Smith of Paintsville, KY; Joey (Lauren) Willis of Lexington, KY and Ashleigh (fiance' Christian Johnson) of Owingsville, KY. She is also survived by three great-grandchildren: Ryan Smith, Lainey Smith and Cameron Willis. Shelby is also survived by three sisters: Ethel Ryan, Alice New and Margaret Hover all of Indiana and one brother: Mont (Nancy)White of Indiana.
Shelby was preceded in death by her husband, Donald A. Willis and three sons: Kenneth, Nathan and Don Willis. She was also preceded in death by seven brothers: Clifford, Hubert, Stoney, Bill Joe, Ballard, Gorner, and Fox Henry White and one sister, Eula White.
Visitation will be at Carter Funeral Home on Sunday, January 9 from 3-9 p.m. at The Carter Funeral Home in Prestonsburg with funeral services on the following day, Monday, January 10 at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Jerri Williams officiating.
In lieu of flowers, family have requested donations be made to: The Widow's Home and Masonic Lodge/Grand Lodge of Kentucky 11620 Commonwealth Dr. Louisville, KY 40299
Family have chosen the professional and caring staff of The Carter Funeral home to oversee this final act of love and respect.