In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her three husbands, John Funderburg, Bob Lynn, and Marvin Williams; six brothers, Adrian Jordan, Bobby Jordan, Alvin Jordan, Danny Ray Jordan, Jack Jordan, and Gary Jordan; and two sisters, Jewel Hargis, and Lelia Gavin.
Mrs. Shelby is survived by one daughter, Jackie Pennington; two sons, John Funderburg, and Murry (Tony) Funderburg; one step daughter, Rena McCone and husband Randy Paul; one step son, Lynn Williams; eight grandchildren, Michael Lusinger, Amber Thrower, Katie Funderburg, Sarah Funderburg, Miranda Pennington, Kendal Pennington, Jake Funderburg, Jill Funderburg, Hannah Flemister and husband Brian, and Kohl Jones and husband Beau; eighteen great-grandchildren; five great great grandchildren; three sisters-in-law, Marie Jordan, Jane Jordan, and Glenda Jordan; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, family, and friends.
Visitation will be Thursday, December 28, 2023, from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home. Funeral Services will follow at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery in Monticello, Arkansas.
You can sign Shelby's guestbook here on her page.
Condolences(6)
Shelia Ratledge
Monticello, AR Tuesday, January 2, 2024 I'm so sorry to read about Mrs. Shelby's passing I loved that sweet lady from the time I was 2 years old and we moved to Cominto , she and Mr. Bob were our neighbors . no matter how many years passed I was always her little shelia .I loved that woman , she will be forever missed . love ,hugs and prayersshelia Barnett Ratledge
Shari Kelley
Monticello, AR Tuesday, January 2, 2024 I will miss your sweet hugs and kisses. You were truly a special person and you brought so much joy to my life.Loretta Hartley
Star city, AR Thursday, December 28, 2023 Ms. Shelby, you will be missed deeply. That precious smile and laugh you had, I will miss. Sending prayers.Kerry & Karen Withers
Monticello, AR Thursday, December 28, 2023 Our prayers are with you all. Mrs. Shelby was a sweet, precious lady. We so enjoyed being part of her church family. She blessed us all over the years with her wonderful singing voice.Ramona Standifer
Marlow, OK Wednesday, December 27, 2023 My prayers are with the family. I know this is hard on your family but the Lord will get you all through this. All of this seems so unreal. Now all siblings have passed awayPhylesia Davis
Vienna, VA Tuesday, December 26, 2023 My prayers are with you and your family, Amber. May your "mamaw" rest in heavenly peace.