Maude Boyd Shelor, 93 of Floyd, passed
away on Sunday, May 4, 2014 at the South Roanoke Nursing Home. She was a
devoted member of the Presbyterian Church of Floyd where she had served as
Elder and was active in the women’s organization.
Her education took place in the public
schools of Patrick and Floyd Counties, a Bachelor of Science degree from
Radford University, and graduate work at Columbia University School of Social
Work. Her professional career included eight years as a high school science
teacher, and 37 years as director of the Floyd County Department of Social
Services.
She is preceded in death by her husband
of 53 years, Henry B. Shelor; son, Dr. Roger M. Shelor; parents, Francis and
Lou Anna Boyd; sisters, Effie Helms and Fanny Anderson; brothers, Luther Boyd
and Charlie Boyd.
She is survived by her son, Allan H.
Shelor; daughter-in-law, Dr. Barbara Moore Shelor; three grandchildren, Deborah
Hemmingway, William and Anna Shelor; brother-in-law, George Shelor;
sister-in-law, Lenna Shelor; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m.
on Wednesday, May 7, 2014 at the Presbyterian Church of Floyd with Pastor Tupper Garden
officiating. A reception will follow in the church fellowship hall. The family
will receive friends from 6 - 8 p.m. on Tuesday, May 6, 2014 at the Maberry
Funeral Home Chapel. A private interment will be held at Jacksonville Cemetery
at a later date.
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