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Lena M. Shelby

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Lena M. Shelby, 98, of El Paso, Ark., went to be with The Lord on Thursday, April 6, 2017. She was born January 13, 1919, in Grady, to the late John Dee and Nora Lee (Stergel) Scallion. Lena was also preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Prentice Shelby; Kristy Lynn Cox (great-granddaughter); two sisters; and three brothers. Lena was a faithful member of the First Assembly of God in Vilonia. She enjoyed reading her bible and would pray for anyone at any time. Lena devoted her life to winning souls for The Lord. She was able to lead her entire family to The Lord. She enjoyed shopping and spending time with her family and special friend, Ruby Limbocker. Lena was loved very much by her friends and family, who will dearly miss her loving smile and positive attitude of life. Left to cherish her memory is her loving family, daughters; Vaunda Sledge (Danny) and Wanda Mealler of El Paso; six grandchildren: Jimmie Sue, Gail, Donna, Terry, Tina and Amber; 19 great-grandchildren; 17 great-great grandchildren, one great-great-great grandchild; and a host of nieces and nephews. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, April 9, 2017, at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Conway. Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Monday, with interment to follow at Edgewood Memorial Park in North Little Rock. Online guestbook available at www.rollerfuneralhome.com/conway.

Published April 8, 2017

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