Shelby Reynolds Wade

Born on May 6, 1943, in Lynchburg, Shelby was the daughter of the late Herbert Owen Reynolds and the late Nora Lewis Reynolds. She was preceded in death by five siblings; Joanne Brown, Kenneth E. Reynolds, Robert W. Reynolds, Shirley M. Campbell, and Roger L. Reynolds.

She enjoyed singing at Eternal Baptist Church, where she was a member, as well as cooking for family and friends.

Shelby is survived by her loving husband Sidney Wade; five children; Linda Womack, Patricia Neighbors (Russell), Deborah Lucado, Harvey Womack, Tammy Sprouse (Raymond), and a sister, Doris M. Stanley.

She is also survived by 20 grandchildren, six great grandchildren, and three great great-grandchildren.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm- 8:00 pm on Monday, June 5, 2023 at Whitten Monelison Chapel. A celebration of life will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at Eternal Baptist Church with Rev. Sidney B. Wade and Rev. Jeff Wade officiating. Burial will follow at Fort Hill Memorial Park.

Memorials in Shelby’s memory may be made to the Human Society of Amherst County, 318 Shelter Lane, Amherst, VA 24521.