Ruth Jean Shell Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Ruth Jean Shell (Roanoke, Virginia), born in Pulaski, Virginia, who passed away at the age of 82, on May 8, 2020. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Ruth Jean Shell to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, John Barney Dalton and Sarah Cox Dalton. She is survived by: her husband W. G. Shell; her daughter Teresa Spring; her son-in-law Rick Spring; her children, Gary Graham (Bo) and Amy Shoemaker (Andy Mannon); and her grandchildren, Jamie, Taylor, Cody Graham, Keli Spring, Whitney Graham and Hunter Shoemaker.

Due to Covid-19 restrictions, there will be no services at this time.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Lotz Funeral Home

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May 19, 2020

Joan Dalton Clark wrote a sympathy message

“Dear Shell, Terry, Bo, Amy, and Families, I was very saddened to hear about your wife and Mom. Ruth was one of my favorite aunts. She was always very kind to me. This is a very hard time for you. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Joan and Bob Clark Annemarie and Tim Stover, and Katie Clark KatieClark”

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