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Shelby Hall Obituary

Shelby Jean Hall, of Montvale, Va., died on Tuesday, April 13, 2010. She was born on December 20, 1940, in Anawalt , W.Va., to Eden Quesenberry and Ivory Quesenberry Combs. She graduated from Andrew Lewis High School in Salem in 1959. She worked for Tultex (Roanoke Mills) for 40 years and was most recently employed by Orvis. She attended Faith Life Baptist Church in Montvale and was an Awana leader there for 14 years. Shelby was preceded in death by father, Eden Quesenberry; stepfather, Wesley Combs; and numerous aunts and uncles. Survivors are her mother, Ivory Combs, of Roanoke; three sons, Steven (Susan) of Hardy, Darrel (Nancy) of Troutville, and Jeffrey of the home; sister, Janice (Daryl) Burton, of Bluefield, W.Va.; brothers, James (Bertie) Combs, of Thaxton, Wesley Jr. (Joyce) Combs, of Elliston, and Bobby (Martha) Combs, of Roanoke; grandchildren, Darrel Hall Jr., Michael Hall, and Kaitlyn Hall; great-grandchildren, Colena Harris and David Hall; father of sons, Leon Hall; and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, and uncles. Funeral services will be conducted 10 a.m. on Friday, April 16, 2010, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel with Pastor Johnny Basham and Dr. Ken Scoggins officiating. Services will be continued at 1 p.m. at Captain George Quesenberry Cemetery in Floyd County. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, April 15, 2010, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel and at other times at the home of son, Steven, at 1172 Windhurst Drive, Hardy, Va. Arrangements by Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Apr. 14 to Apr. 15, 2010.

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Debbie McGuire

April 17, 2010

We are so sorry for your loss. Shelby was a sweet & kind lady. She will really be missed. God Bless your family.

April 16, 2010

We worked with Shelby for a long time at Tultex. Shelby was a wonderful lady. May God bless each and every one of her family members.
Linda Walker
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Pat Jeffries

April 15, 2010

I was Shelby plant manage at Tultex for 13 years and there was no employeethat had a heart of Gold like Shelby. She never had a bad word to say about any body . She loved her family and that was her life.Shelby rest in peace for you are at a better place then we are.

Nina Blankenship

April 15, 2010

I worked with Shelby at Tultex she was a sweet lady. I will see her again .

Kathy Cruff

April 15, 2010

Shelby and I worked so many years together at Tultex and she was the sweetest, most caring person. I don't remember her ever having a bad thing to say about anyone. She was a true Angel.
We will miss her greatly. Our sympathies are with her family. God Bless you all.

Stephanie Saunders

April 15, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Priscilla Craig

April 15, 2010

Jeff, I am so sorry to hear about your mom, but know that she is in a better place, with no more pain. Tell you Grandma I love her

Drema Reynolds

April 15, 2010

Shelby was a good and kind friend and she will be missed by her Orvis family. She saw only the best in people. She left us w/ wonderful memories and we will cherish them for years to come. We were so blessed to have her in our lives. My thoughts and prayers are with the whole family.

Diana McKinney McGuire

April 15, 2010

My sympathy to all of the family and especially her boys at the death of Shebly. She was one of the most kind and gentle persons that I have ever known. I will miss her smiling face at church but I know she is with her Lord. My prayers are with you all.

Rena Worsham Reynolds

April 15, 2010

Darryl, My thought and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. Take care and God Bless!

Donald & Jeanne Krantz

April 15, 2010

Darrel & Nancy,
Our thoughts and prayers are with the two of you and your entire family at this time of sorrow.

Karen Moss

April 14, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

terri rhea

April 14, 2010

my sweet Shelby was a special woman she always made me giggle with her little way she had about her i have been praying for her and she will be missed but memories with a smile she always gave me every day god bless her family her friend always Terri Lynn Rhea (Orvis co workser) we wil all miss her

April 14, 2010

Jeff I am very sorry about your mother. Dennis Quesenberry

Tina Cline

April 14, 2010

Jeff, I am so sorry over the passing of your Dear Mother. She was a wonderful woman. I will miss her.

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