Shelby Jean

Hill

Shelby Jean Hill, daughter of the late James Webb Shaffer and Mary Lucille Davis, was born in Eupora, Mississippi, on March 2, 1938. She departed this life at her residence on July 18, 2020, at the age of 82.

On April 4, 1957, in Lucedale, Mississippi, Shelby was united in marriage to Jack James Hill and to this union four children were born. Jack preceded her in death on April 15, 1984. Shelby was a member of the Ellington First Baptist Church and the Lesterville Chapter of Eastern Star. She enjoyed solving crossword puzzles and being on "The Facebook." Shelby's greatest joy was visiting with her family, especially her grandkids.

Shelby was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, one daughter, Vickie Lucille Carmody Hill, and one brother, James Cecil Shaffer.

Shelby is survived by one son, Donald Eugene Hill and wife Cathy of Highlands, Texas, two daughters, Susan Evelyn Hill-Dement of Ellington, Missouri, and Melinda Jean Hathcoat and husband Gary of Ellington, Missouri, six grandchildren, Craig Dement and wife Tiffany, Megan Hill, Leslie Pogue and husband Larry, Jacob Dement, Jared Hathcoat and wife Alex, and Hunter Hathcoat, and six great-grandchildren, Emma Dement, Elena Dement, Easton Dement, Jackson Pogue, Brooks Pogue, and Nora Jean Hathcoat (due any day). Shelby will be deeply missed by a host of relatives and many friends who will mourn her passing.

Visitation: Tuesday, July 21, 2020 from 5 PM – 7:30 PM at McSpadden Funeral Homes, Ellington, Missouri

An Eastern Star Service will follow at 7:30 PM

Funeral: Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at 11 AM

Minister: Pastor Jim Stewart assisted by Pastor Ben Pickett

Pallbearers: Craig Dement, Jake Dement, Jared Hathcoat, Hunter Hathcoat, Megan Hill and Leslie Pogue

Burial: Polk Memorial Cemetery

In Lieu of Flowers: Donations can be made to Polk Memorial Cemetery

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, Missouri