Lee Carl Shell Obituary

Name: Visitation
Start: 2025-12-15T17:00:00
End: 2025-12-15T19:00:00
Location: First Baptist Church of Sikeston

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Lee Carl Shell of Sikeston, Missouri, who passed away on December 9, 2025, at the age of 88, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Leman Alvie Shell and Marie Alma Collins-Shell; and his brother Bill Shell. He is survived by: his wife Carol Jane Moody-Shell; his children, David Lee Shell (Sarah Ellen) of Cape Girardeau, MO, Melanie Sanders of Sikeston and Caroline Elaine Carroll (Larry) of Sikeston; his grandchildren, Meghann Rebecca Potter (Nick) of St. Louis, MO, Alexander David Shell of St. Louis, MO, Madeline Jane Cate (Kyle) of Oxford, MS and Dylan LeWayne Carroll of Sikeston, MO; and his great grandchildren, Everett Ryan Potter, Lowen Eleanor Cate and Hudson Robert Potter.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to quailforever.org, Sikeston Public Schools Foundation; https://givebutter.com 1002 Virginia Street, Sikeston, MO 63801, or First Baptist Church of Sikeston; 1101 N Main, Sikeston, MO 63801.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Ponder Funeral Home

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December 14, 2025

Lee McMurray wrote a sympathy message

“I spent a lot of time at the Shells' home on Malcolm Street when Melanie and I were in grade school. Mr. and Mrs. Shell were lovely and kind people. I have fond memories of being in their home. Mr. Shell was the kind of dad who would talk to you if you were there when he got home from work. (David did try to bug us sometimes, but not too bad.) I know you will miss your dad. He was a very good man. Love and Prayers for all, Lee Clayton McMurray”

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First Baptist Church of Sikeston
1101 N Main St, Sikeston, MO 63801

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