Shelby Kay (Nicholson) Wilson went to be with Jesuson Thursday, August 23, 2018. Shelby was born on August 28, 1940 in Neshoba County, Mississippi to Harvey A. and Cecie (Bounds) Nicholson and was the fourthof five children. She was a graduate of Mississippi College.Shelby married the love of her life, Raymond Wilson, on March 23, 1963 and they served in ministry for over 55 years.Shelby was a nurse for over 45 years working in various partsof the hospital. She truly believed nursing was her ministryand impacted many patients and people she worked alongside.Shelby is survived by her children, Susan (Michael) Pitner, Andy (Renée) Wilson and Jennifer (Steve) Myers; grandchildren, Sarah (Cameron) Mengerelli, Joshua (Rachel) Wilson, Zachary Wilson, Daniel (Alyssa) Pitner, Abigail Wilson, Shelby Rae Myers, Jake Pitner, Riley Myers and Michael (MJ) Pitner; soon-to-arrive great-grandchild, Dawson Mengerelli; sisters, Reba (Winston) Johns and Margaret (Clayton) Hardy.She is preceded in death by husband, Raymond; grandson, Tyler Myers; brothers, Horace Nicholson and Aubrey Nicholson.A Celebration of Life will be held for Raymond and Shelby Wilson on Saturday, August 25, 2018 at 11 a.m. at Grace Church, 1319 E. Cottonwood Lane, Casa Grande, AZ 85122. In lieu of f lowers, contributions may be made to the Raymond A. and Shelby K. Foundation at gofundme.com/raymond-a-amp-shelby-k-foundation. In honor of Raymond and Shelby’s lifelong servanthood, the purpose of the foundation is to support young evangelical pastors and missionaries.J. Warren Funeral Services, Cole & Maud The Gardens Chapel is handling arrangements.
