Shelby J. Ferrell

Shelby J. Ferrell obituary, Mount Vernon, AL

Shelby J. Ferrell

Shelby Ferrell Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by B.E. Brown & Co Mortuary on Jan. 5, 2026.
Ms. Shelby Jean Ferrell, a native of Mount Vernon, Alabama. Exchanged this life for eternity on December 30th, 2025 at her home. She was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church. She was known as a kindhearted and loving person. She was often seen walking, before her illness throughout the neighborhood.
She was preceded in death by her husband Robert Ferrell Sr, mother Geraldine Burkes, and brother James King Burkes.
She leaves to cherish her memories three children: Fringella Ferrell, Robert (Karen) Ferrell Jr., both of Mt. Vernon, AL and Sebastian Craig (Candice) Ferrell of Semmes, AL; one sister, Annette Grant of Mount Vernon, AL; seven grandchildren: Kimbralin, Kaylan, Dariane, Christopher, Robert Braxton, MaCayla, and Sophie; five great-grandchildren: Kamryn, Sariah, Dallas, Avery, and Karter; two sisters-in-law: Margie Ferrell of McIntosh, AL and Ladon Burkes of Jonesboro, GA; a devoted cousin, Coral Roberts; devoted friends: Cora Ann Walker, Fannie Stephens; adopted daughter, Marva Southall and a host of caring nieces, nephews, and many friends.

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