Shelby Houston Obituary

We announce the death of Shelby Houston of Franklin, North Carolina, who passed away on June 20, 2026, at the age of 72. Shelby will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Shelby Houston to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Richard B. Foster and Margaret Mastin Foster; her husband Williston Houston; and her sister Deborah Foster. She is survived by: her daughter Jeannie Shephard; her stepchildren, Tim Houston (Misty) and Angie Houston; her sister Loretta Hamby; her grandchildren, Ashton Shephard, Timothy Miller, Tony Miller, Taylor Wall and Trista Reese; and her great grandchildren, Jace Wall and Houston Reese.