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Edna Shell Obituary

Edna W. Shell VIRGINIA BEACH - Edna W. Shell passed away June 27, 2010 at her residence in Florida. She was predeceased by her husband, Wesley C. Shell Sr. and her son, Ronald Shell and her precious daughter, Flora W. Monell. She loved to do crafts and ceramics in Vilas, N.C., and brought her crafting with her to Florida where she met and learned new things with her lady crafters, Hilda, Miss Ellie, Mary, Flo and Anna. She served on several committees and was very involved in the Beaver Dam Womens Auxillary. She was a very active member of the Eastern Star before moving to North Carolina and recently received her 50th year pen from the Eastern Star. She leaves behind to cherish her memory her sons, Bill Williams and wife Steva, Wesley C. Shell Jr., Lynn Shell and wife Nancey; daughters, Janet W. Bobbitt, Julia Shell Davis and husband Tom, Denise Kim Frazier; one brother, Harry Flanigan of Florida; a sister- in-law, Doris Flanigan of Virginia Beach; her close friends, Richard "Peaches" and Jane McCloud of Atlanta, Ruth and Paul of Vilas, N.C.; 12 wonderful grandchildren; nine loving great-grandchildren; a host of nieces and nephews; and her four-legged grandchildren, Patches Marie, Spike, Candy, Garth, Jesse and (Wyatt) Maverick, Bella and Heart and Miller. A visitation will be Thursday, July 1, from 6 to 8 p.m. in Altmeyer Funeral Home, 5792 Greenwich Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23462. There will be a graveside service Friday, July 2, at noon in Riverside Memorial Park, 1000 East Indian River Road, Norfolk. Condolences can be made at www.altmeyer.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Jun. 30, 2010.

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Anita Edwards-Struewing

July 6, 2010

May God bless you and your family at this time. Our deepest sympathy at the passing of Mrs. Shell. She was a long-term member of our Order of the Eastern Star chapter and is fondly remembered by so many of our members.
Anita C. Edwards-Struewing
Worthy Matron (2010-2011)
Norview Chapter #131, O.E.S.
Norfolk, Virginia

Debby and Vince Harris

July 1, 2010

Our deepest sympathies to the family. Edna was a wonderful woman and so much fun to be around. When we went to the Bahamas together 2 years ago she was the life of the party. Our hearts are sad at her passing. She will be sorely missed.

Sam Frazier III

June 30, 2010

To the entire family: I would like to express my deepest sympathy for your loss. The world has lost a great person with the passing of Edna. As everyone that knew her knows, she was quite a lady, always upbeat , and always had a smile and kind words to offer anyone. She will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Bobbi Wilson

June 30, 2010

I am so sorry for your loss. Granny Shell was a wonderful woman, she will be greatly missed.

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