Shelby Jean “James” Skaggs Born – 1939 IRON HILL - Shelby Jean “James” Skaggs, 67 of Iron Hill went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, July 6, at her residence. She was born August 23, 1939 a daughter of the late Ray and Oral Sizemore James. She was one of the founding members of Old Path Pentecostal Holiness Church. She was a devoted housewife, loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She was preceded in death by her husband Herbert Eugene Skaggs. She is survived by two daughters; Linda and husband Troy, Sheila Skaggs all of Grayson; one son Kevin Skaggs of Grayson; two sisters and brother in laws Nina and husband Vernon Skaggs and Betty and husband Simon Lewis both of Grayson; two grandchildren Amanda Lewis of TX and Angie and husband J.D. Williams of Grayson; two great grandchildren Kaylee Hall and MaKenzie Hall of TX. And a host of other relatives and friends to mourn her passing. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday 2:00 p.m. at the Malone Funeral Home by ministers David Miller and Ron Evans. Burial will be in the East Carter Co. Memory Gardens. In lieu of flowers family ask that donations be made to Community Hospice in Ashland. Condolences may be sent to www.malonefuneralhome.com.
Submitted by: Linda Cheeks Pittano