As the vibrant hues of autumn whisper their farewell, we gather to honor the life of Shelby Jean Day, a cherished woman who graced this world with her presence for 86 radiant years. Born on April 11, 1938, in the heart of Tennessee, Shelby-Jean peacefully departed from this earth on October 29, 2024, in the comfort of her Hickory Flat home at Lake Arrowhead surrounded by her family.
A homemaker by trade, Shelby-Jean found joy in the simple pleasures of life. Her nimble fingers often danced along the fabric as she sewed, crafting creations that mirrored her tender heart. The fragrance of her beloved roses bloomed in her garden, a reflection of the beauty she nurtured within her family. From the pages of her favorite novels to the strokes of paint on a canvas, Shelby – Jean’s beautiful spirit radiated into everything she touched.
In the luminous glow of the sun, Shelby-Jean found solace and warmth, basking in its radiance as if absorbing the very essence of life itself. A passionate shopper with an eye for elegance, she sought treasures that mirrored the richness of her own soul. Yet, above all else, Shelby’s truest love resided in the embrace of her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, a legacy of love that will forever endure. She went by the term “Meme” by all her grandchildren and they all agree that Meme was and will always be their angel looking over them.
Shelby-Jean was preceded in death by her loving husband, William Edward Day; Her mother and father, Effie and Spencer Davis; Her youngest daughter, Patricia Ann Campbell; Her Grand daughter, Jewell Jean Guthrie; Her brothers, Gary, Jerry, and Ricky Davis; And her sister, Joyce Ethridge.
She is survived by her adoring daughter, Tammie Jean Bryant; A beloved son in-law, Kenneth Charles Bryant; Her loving sister, Geneva Riggs; Her grandchildren: Richard William Guthrie, Jeremy Spencer Kashif, Shelby Lynn Campbell, and Justin Edward Bryant; Her great grandchildren: Richie Gerard Guthrie, Matthew Bailey Thompson, Maverick Edward Guthrie, Everest Francine Guthrie, Phoenix Winston Guthrie; And a host of many other beloved family members who will carry her memory forward with grace and reverence.
As we bid farewell to Shelby Jean Day, may the memories of her laughter, love, and warmth illuminate our hearts, guiding us through the gentle embrace of remembrance. Her legacy of love will forever twine through the tapestry of our lives, a beacon of light in the darkest of nights. Rest in peace, dear Shelby-Jean, for your spirit shall forever dance among the roses you so dearly cherished.
Glenfield Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the care and arrangements of Mrs. Day.
