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Betty Sue Shelby

November 3, 1938 — July 24, 2025

Savannah

Betty Sue Shelby

was born on November 3, 1938, the daughter of the late Pete and Annie Laura Burns Stricklin.

On October 22, 1988, she was united in marriage to Tommy Shelby, who preceded his wife in death on February 6, 2002.

Betty worked in housekeeping for Hardin Medical Center. In her spare time she enjoyed gardening flowers, cooking, and most of all spending time with her grandchildren. Betty was a member of New Chapel Freewill Baptist Church.

She departed this life on Thursday, July 24, 2025 in Savannah, Tennessee at the age of 86 years, 8 months, and 21 days.

Betty is survived by her children, Susie Owens (Keith), Steve Wilkerson (Tina), David Wilkerson, and Sherry Copeland (Larry); and a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by five of her children, Donnie Wilkerson, Timmy Wilkerson, Tracy Wilkerson, Mitsy Kelley, and Becky Wilkerson; grandchild, Ginger Ruth; three sisters, Jennie Kate Wilder, Linda Hindman, and Nancy Hampton; and one brother, Jimmy Stricklin.

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Visitation

Sunday, July 27, 2025

5:30 - 8:00 pm (Central time)

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Shackelford Funeral Directors - Savannah

450 Church Street, Savannah, TN 38372

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Monday, July 28, 2025

9:00 - 11:00 am (Central time)

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Shackelford Funeral Directors - Savannah

450 Church Street, Savannah, TN 38372

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Funeral Service

Monday, July 28, 2025

Starts at 11:00 am (Central time)

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Shackelford Funeral Directors - Savannah

450 Church Street, Savannah, TN 38372

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Interment

Monday, July 28, 2025

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White's Creek Cemetery

White's Creek Road, Savannah, TN

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