Cleo Shelby

She was born March 5, 1929 to Ralph and Golda Barton in Cecil, AR. Cleo was a wonderful mother and was completely devoted to her kids and grandkids. She was a chocolate lover deluxe and the rock of her family.

Cleo is preceded in death by her husband of 31 years, Bill Shelby; her parents Ralph and Golda Barton, brother Waymon Barton, and grandson Ricky Shelby.

Left behind to cherish her memory are her children; Ronnie (Lisa) Shelby, Ricky (Maria) Shelby, Sharon (Jack) Helms, and Melinda (David) Goodwin; grandchildren Amy Moyer, Amanda Price, Owen Shelby, Colt Shelby, Rhanni Snell, Heather Kohler, Audra Pogue, Ginger Schmitt, Krystal Cadelli, Jennifer Hellmers, and Ashley Goodwin; along with 19 great grandchildren, 6 great-great grandchildren and other family and friends who will miss her dearly.

Mamaw was the funniest person who lit up any room with laughter. 95 years on earth embodying hard work, resilience, and love. There is so much we will miss about Mamaw— her chocolate pie, her facial expressions, her stories, her love for sweets, her laugh, but most of all the love she had in her heart. We would give anything to give her a phone call, get comfy on her couch and talk about life, or even to vacuum her green carpet just one last time for her. Now we cling to the stories that make us laugh until we cry. This isn’t goodbye, it’s see you later.

Pallbearers will be Hunter Pogue, Nickolas Cadelli, Drake Price, Caleb Dickerson, Colt Shelby, and Owen Shelby.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Midland Heights Church 3500 N 6th St. Fort Smith, AR 72904 479.783.0118

A visitation will be Sunday, July 7, 2024 from 2:00pm- 4:00pm at Edwards Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be held Monday, July 8, 2024 at 2:00pm at Edwards Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Roselawn cemetery to follow.