Shelby Jean Lawless

Shelby Jean Lawless obituary, Bardstown, KY

Shelby Jean Lawless

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Shelby Lawless Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Boyd Funeral Directors on Nov. 17, 2025.

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Mrs. Shelby Lawless, 84, passed away Saturday, November 15, 2025 at Parkview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Paducah.
She is survived by; daughters, Brenda Campbell of Ledbetter KY, Angelia (Sonia Marr) Lawless of Bowling Green, KY, Alicia (Barry) Carter of Kevil, KY; son, James Lawless of Ledbetter; 6 grandchildren, Lindsey Gardner, Daykota Campbell, Caleb Gardner, Will Carter, Jon Carter and Gabriel Lawless; 5 great-grandchildren, Emilee Tinsley, Hunter Carter, Blake Carter, Cheyanne Carter and Rylee Carter.
Shelby was preceded in death by; husband, Robert Lawless; brothers, Glenn Myrick and James "Markey" Myrick, brother-in-law, Randy Campbell; parents, Lonnie and Velma (Perrin) Myrick.
Graveside services will be 1PM, Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at Bethel Cemetery.
Friends may visit with the family from 11AM until 12:30 PM Wednesday, in the chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors and Cremation Services.
Condolences may be left online at boydfuneraldirectors.com
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212 East Main Street, Salem, KY 42078

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