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Shelby Sova Obituary

Shelby Jean Sova (Patrick), of Lansing, MI passed away on August 12, 2020, in Mt. Pleasant at the age of 83. She was born on December 3, 1936 in Maxwell, Virginia. She is survived by her sons, Tom (Deb) West, Bob (Sherry) West, Jim West and Michael West and her grandchildren, Elizabeth West, Emily Gallegos and Thomas West, Jimmy West, Ashley West, Oliver and Julie Weekly, Steven, Michael and Richard West, and great grandchildren Alexis, Makayla, Lillian, Zanaya, Lakira, Allison, Amir, Chloe, Caleb, and Pedro. She was a beloved mother and grandmother and loved being with her family and friends. Shelby enjoyed barbecues and playing card games. Above all else she was a wonderful person and will be missed.

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Published by Morning Sun from Aug. 20 to Aug. 21, 2020.

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Elizaeth West

August 24, 2020

Grammie was always there, she always supported me and encouraged me. I will miss her so much and our long talks.

Jennings West

August 23, 2020

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

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