Shelby Jean Lance Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Shelby Jean Lance of Athens, Georgia, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on February 12, 2026 at the age of 79. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Shelby Jean Lance to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her husband James Fulmer Lance; and her parents, Edward Nicholson and Ruth Ledford Moore. She is survived by: her daughters, Renea Smith (Anthony) of Athens and Sasha Quarles (T. J.) of Glennville, Georgia.; her grandchildren, Alicia Quarles, Della Quarles and Camden Quarles; her brother Dale Nicholson (Twyla) of Young Harris; and her nephew Matthew Youngblood (Melissa) of Young Harris, Georgia..
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, in honor of Jeanie's compassion and deep care for children.
