Shelby Jene Robertson Patton Armstrong went home to be with the Lord on Monday, March 31, 2025.
Shelby was born on June 26, 1936 in Arley to Marcena Newton "Marcenie" and Nancy Tamar "Tamer" Robertson. Shelby was a retired home health aide, homemaker and farmer. She loved the Lord, her people, dogs, feeding wild birds, growing flowers, gardening and helping others. Shelby played Southern Gospel-style piano by ear and enjoyed using her God-given talents to bless others.
Her graveside service will be at 11 a.m. on Thursday, April 3, 2025 at Smith School House Cemetery in Arley, with Brother Ron Wooten officiating. Nichols Funeral Home will direct.
Shelby is survived by her daughter, Cheryl Patton; sons, Richard Patton and Noel Armstrong; grandchildren, Bethany Patton, Susie Patton and Gabrielle Armstrong and great-grandchildren, Willa Armstrong and Donovan Armstrong.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Marcena Newton "Marcenie" and Nancy Tamar "Tamer" Woodard Robertson.
Shelby was passionate about caring for abused and unwanted dogs. In lieu of flowers, donations of dog food can be made to benefit those being cared for by the Free State Four Paws animal rescue group. freestatefourpaws.com.
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