Delores Jones Shell Obituary
We bid farewell to Delores Jones Shell of Johnson City, Tennessee, born in Erwin, Tennessee, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on March 2, 2026 at the age of 86. Delores touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
In the vast expanse of eternity, may Delores find peace everlasting, cradled in the gentle embrace of the universe. And as we stand on the shores of remembrance, may her legacy inspire us to live each day with purpose, passion, and profound gratitude for the gift of life itself.
She was predeceased by: her parents, William E. "Junior" Phillips and Dorothy Norris Phillips; her husband James Shell; her daughter Angie Jones; and her brother Tommy Phillips.
She is survived by: her son Bill Jones (Haley) of Johnson City; her grandchildren, Harper Jones, Annarae Jones, Andrea McKee, Carrie Wagner and Sabrina McKee; and her nephew Thomas Phillips. She is also survived by eight great grandchildren.
