James Vernon Shell Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of James Vernon Shell of Franklin, Tennessee, who passed away on December 16, 2024 at the age of 91. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Vernon Shell to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, J. C. Shell and Pearl Crawford Shell; his wife Betty Ferrell Shell; his siblings, Lamont Shell, Jerry Shell and Saundra Shell Moore; and his siblings-in-law, Betty Goodman Shell and Jay Langfelder.
He is survived by: his daughters, Tarenda Shell Vaughn (Tony) and Lisa Dawn Shell; his grandchildren, Jared Vaughn (Sara Grace), Jayme Vaughn Smith (Austin), Emily Vaughn Gamble (Chase) and James Binzen; his great grandchildren, Jacob, Mary-Harris, Grady Vaughn, Graham, Nolan, Avery Kate Smith and Noah Kate Gamble; his sisters, Pat Shell Langfelder and Nancy Shell Smith (Johnny); and his sister-in-law Betty Mashburn Shell. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital.
