She was born November 6, 1936, in Ritchie County, a daughter of the late Fred and Mary (Nutt) Lamm. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister Alice Lamm; brother Larry Lamm; nephews Jeff Lamm, Michael Lamm, Don Poling, Kevin Poling and Lynn Poling.
Shelva worked at the Parkersburg Machinery Company with several years of service and attended the Narrow Gate Baptist Church, Parkersburg. She was a member of the American Legion Post #15, Parkersburg, VFW Post #1212, Parkersburg and enjoyed mowing the lawn, gardening and bowling.
Left to cherish her memory are her brother Bobby Lamm and his wife Janetti of Parkersburg; sister Betty Poling of Grafton, WV; sister-in-law Gayla Lamm of Washington, WV and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside service will be 1:30 p.m., Thursday, June 28, 2018, at Sunset Memory Gardens, Parkersburg, with Pastor Steve States officiating.