Shelby Gene Mays Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Shelby Gene Mays of Dexter, Missouri, born in Saint Louis, Missouri, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Shelby left this world on March 12, 2026 at the age of 79, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Shelby Gene Mays to show support.
In the echoes of fond remembrance, may a sense of peace be found, knowing that the memories held dear will continue to shape and inspire her loved ones, keeping Shelby's spirit alive in the hearts and actions of family and friends alike. While her presence may be gone, her impact lives on in the kindness shown to others and the joy found in the ordinary moments of life.
She was predeceased by: her parent Ermadell Dickey Powers; and her son Vallie Griffin. She is survived by: her grandchildren, Chelsey Duncan (Craig) of Dexter, Missouri and Michael Griffin (Skylar) of Dexter, Missouri; her great grandchildren, Kali Duckett, Lainey Duncan, Zoey Griffin and Kora Griffin; her brother Dennis Fortenberry of Arkansas; and her stepdaughter Mary Fowler of Dexter, Missouri..
