Shelby Thomas Obituary
We are sad to announce that on January 26, 2023 we had to say goodbye to Shelby Thomas of Hickory, North Carolina. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Shelby Thomas or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Theo John Pendley and Ella May Pendley; her husband John Thomas; her great grandchild Justin Sellers; and her siblings, Jesse Pendly, Buster Pendly, Paul Pendly, Jay Pendly and Beulah Pendly.
She is survived by: her daughters, Rita Thomas of Newton, Betty Moore of Newton and Patricia Beam (Carl) of Hickory; her grandchildren, Johnny Moore, Timothy Linder (Danielle), Jessica Brown (Brandon), Kevin Linder, Grace Lail (Dexter) and April Rosenbalm (Kenneth); her stepgranddaughter Lillie Beam; her great grandchildren, Cora, Maverick, Angelrose, Leo, Faith, Casey and Cameron; her siblings, Benny Pendly of Morganton, Johnny Pendly of Sprucepine, David Pendly of Sprucepine, Sue Thomas of Sprucepine and Mabel Pendly of Sprucepine; and her close friend Garland "Shorty" Linder.