Shelby was an only child and grew up in Houston, Texas. During the war years when her father was in the service, she and her mother lived with her Aunt and Uncle in Taylor, Texas.
She attended Houston ISD schools and graduated from Stephen F. Austin High School in 1956. She completed her first two years of college at Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas. In 1958 she transferred to the University of Texas earning her BBA degree from the McCombs School of Business in 1960.
Upon graduation from college, she worked for the British Petroleum and Exxon. After her children left for college, she worked for neighborhood Hallmark store for 17 years.
She and Gary have been members of Spring Valley United Methodist Church in Dallas since 1967.
Shelby Ann married Charles Gary Hellums on Saturday January 28, 1961 in Houston, Texas. They had two children; a son Mark Hellums and a daughter Terri Hellums which gave her five beloved grandchildren.
She was always caring for others. Shelby would always put her feelings second to others even during her illness. She never had a cross word for anyone, and was always willing to compromise. She was a wonderful loving grandmother and was always there for her grandchildren.
Shelby enjoyed being outside and working in her yard. She loved taking care of her plants. Her and Gary's favorite place was spending time at their second home in Georgetown, Texas. They loved to sit on the back porch and watch the deer and other wildlife. They especially enjoyed taking long walks together. She also traveled extensively with Gary in Copenhagen, Paris, Oslo, Amsterdam and Prague after completion of his business meetings. After Gary's retirement they took several cruises to the Carribbean and Europe.
She absolutely adored her two pets Jacque and Smokey. Also she enjoyed watching football and basketball games. Prior to her illness, she regularly attended her grandchildren's sporting events and was a season ticket holder for University of Texas football.
She enjoyed all songs by Elvis Presley, especially his Hymns.
Shelby Ann Hellums will be greatly missed as a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend.
Shelby is survived by her husband, Charles Gary Hellums; son and daughter-in-law Mark (Tamalyn) Hellums; daughter and son-in-law Terri (Rick) Van Dyke; grandchild Knox Hellums, grandchild Pierce Hellums, grandchild Cale Hellums, grandchild Reagan Van Dyke and grandchild Reese Van Dyke.
Shelby was preceded in death by her; father George Cole Carver; mother Beatrice McLanahan Carver and father-in-law and mother-in-law Charles (Arlie) Hellums.
Unfortunately, due to our current situation with the Coronavirus, the memorial service for Shelby has been cancelled. Please continue to share your memories with our family.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.teddickeywestfuneral.com for the Hellums family.
