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Flora Shelby Obituary

Celebrate the completion of FLORA SHELBY'S earthly journey. Survived by her children: daughter, Penelope Halphen Cole; son-in-law, David Cole; granddaughter, Charity Halphen Grannis, grandson-in-law, Jacy Grannis, great-granddaughter, Jadyn Grannis, step-grandson, Michael Cole, brother, Leroy Byrd, sister-in-law, Vikki Byrd and nieces, Candace and Brittany. No services at the request of Ms. Flora Shelby. Memorial contributions may be directed to Trinity United Methodist Church, 2600 Holman, Houston, Texas 77004.

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Published by Houston Chronicle on Jun. 5, 2008.

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Julia Malveaux

June 8, 2008

Penny,
I was so sorry to hear of the passing of your beautiful Mother. She was a very poised and elegant lady who no doubt inspired and influenced you and your daughter in the most positive way. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Reba Tillman-Huff

June 5, 2008

Penny,
I will never forget your mother!!! Mrs. Flora Shelby was my first grade teacher at Lockhart.God has received another angel in heaven.Mrs.Shelby will truly be missed.

Harrel G. Tillman Jr

June 5, 2008

Penny and family, your mother always is in my heart. As a youngster, Mrs.Shelby was my first grade teacher at Lockhart elemetary. I enjoyed her as a teacher and thought she was the most gorgeous woman I ever met(as a six year old). May God bless you and your family during this time of sorrow.

Emma Garrett

June 5, 2008

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.I loved Ms. Flo, and she was such a special person in my life. I am so glad God allowed us to cross paths. I will miss her dearly and I will miss our telephone conversations. May God bless and keep her family always.

Willie Johnson

June 5, 2008

Flora was such a a wonderful person. We all love her and miss her. I am praying that God will continue to comfort and bless the family. (From a member of Trinity United Methodist Church)

RENAE WEST

June 5, 2008

PENNY... I AM VERY SORRY TO HEAR OF THE DEATH OF YOUR MOTHER, MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY..STAY STRONG
LOVE
RENAE WEST

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