Dolores Shelby

SUN LAKES, Ariz. - Dolores Ann "Dee" Shelby, 98, of Sun Lakes, Ariz., formerly of Champaign, died Wednesday (Nov. 30, 2022) in Gilbert, Ariz.

She was born in Ivesdale to George and Ethel Green and spent her elementary-school years at the one-room Neagle School. She attended Tolono and Monticello high schools and the University of Illinois. While at school, she performed in numerous plays and danced in operettas and revues.

She met her husband, Robert Shelby, at the university, and they were married in 1950. He was in the automobile business, Shelby Motors, and they resided in Champaign most of their married life until moving to Sun Lakes in 1978.

She enjoyed doing volunteer work and held offices in many organizations. She belonged to the Jaycettes, Champaign-Urbana Symphony Guild, was a charter member of the Exchangettes, Junior Women's Club, was a Girl Scout leader, and sang with the Sweet Adelines.

She and her husband loved to dance and enjoyed traveling all over the world, dancing to big bands in many foreign countries.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Bette Shipley and Donna Anderson; a brother, George Jr.; her husband, Robert; a daughter, Sherry; and two sons, Michael and Edward.

Surviving are a daughter, Lori; a son, Sean; a brother, Jim Green; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Services will be private.