Shelby M. Vest

Shelby Jean Martin Vest, age 70 of Rocky Mount passed away peacefully Friday, August 12, 2011 with her two sons and special friends by her side. She was preceded in death by her husband, Freddie L. Vest; mother, Blanch A. Martin; father, Irvin M. Martin; and one brother, Frank M. Martin. She was a member of Furnace Creek Baptist Church and loved her church family very much. She worked for the Franklin County School System and retired from DuPont Co. in Martinsville. She also enjoyed a part-time job a Cox’s Fashions in Rocky Mount. Other special interest included volunteering at the Free Clinic of Franklin County and Blue Ridge Dinner Theater. “Shelby Jean” will be truly missed by many friends and family. Surviving are her two sons and daughters-in-law, Mark L. and Alison Vest, Greg M. and Terri Vest; one brother, Mack C. Martin; one sister and brother-in-law, Shirley Ann and Tommy Rutherford; five grandchildren, Megan, Taylor, Jared, Nicholas and Luke; seven nieces and 12 nephews; also a very special friend of 43 years, Joanne Brown. Funeral services will be conducted from Furnace Creek Baptist Church 2 p.m. Sunday with Rev. Mike Lawhorn officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Her family will receive friends 5-7 p.m. Saturday at Flora Funeral Service & Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.