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Shelby McNeill Obituary

Shelby McNeill

Pittsford - On April 29, 2020 from a long illness. She was born on March 6, 1939 in McCool, MS. At 2 years old, she and her family moved to Rochester, NY. Shelby was a graduate of James Madison High School and RBI. She began her career working for Eastman Kodak Co., and retired after 32 years. Shelby was a member of Zion Hill Missionary Church for many years.

Shelby was predeceased by her parents Mr. & Mrs. Hazel and Amie Ashford; brothers LaPlois & Richard Ashford; sister Sandra Logan. Shelby leaves behind to cherish her memory, her son Paul (Jocelyn) Robinson; grandchildren Alex, Paije and Marcus; great-grandchild Max; siblings LaVern ( Buddy) Ashford and Wilma (Dee) Ashford; close niece Lisa Stevens; special friends Diane Holmes-Davis & Helen Brock; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

The family thanks everyone for their prayers and condolences. A Memorial Service will be announced at a later date.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Rochester Democrat And Chronicle from May 7 to May 10, 2020.

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