Barbara Ann (Cagle) Shelby

Barbara Ann Shelby was born in Caruthersville, Missouri, on February 24, 1948.  She was the daughter of Pleas William Cagle and Mary E. Tate Cagle.

She departed this life peacefully, surrounded by family and friends in Jonesboro, Arkansas, on February 15, 2025.  She was 76 years old.

Barbara graduated from the LPN program in Sikeston, Missouri.  She was proud of her time spent working at Pemiscot County Memorial Hospital.  Not only was she a wonderful nurse, but she also was very proud of taking care of 7 siblings who preceded her in death.

On June 10, 1978, in Fairdealing, Missouri, she was united in marriage to Mr. Bill Eugene Shelby.  He preceded her in death.

She loved her family dearly and really loved aggravating not just her kids but also the grandkids.  One way of doing this was calling them at all hours of the day or night because she loved talking on the phone.

Barbara is survived by two sons: Billy Wayne Riddle and Bill Shelby, Jr.; two daughters: Rena Kelley and Symantha Shelby; one step daughter: Peggy Sue Lindsey; 13 grandchildren: Billy Riddle, Crystal (Antonio) Johnson, Taylor Ragins, Carlos Riddle, Steven Ragins, P.J. Shelby, Breanna Shelby, Billy Shelby III, Shawn Lindsey, Christy (Frankie) Ortiz, Dena Crews & family, Drew Darnell & family, and Danny Ray Darnell & family; 14 great grandchildren: Lucas, Hunter, Liliana, Carlie, D.J., Peighton, Roman, Corbin, Summer, Nova, Harper, Jianna, Xavier, and Josiah; two very dear friends: Darla Eubanks and Wanda Matlock; and other relatives and many friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband – Bill Shelby, eight siblings, a son – Preston Shelby, a step-daughter – Linda Darnell, and a grandson – Brandon Nielson.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, February 21, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. in the H.S. Smith Chapel with Brother Jim Pilcher officiating. Interment to follow in Maple Cemetery. 

Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m.

H.S. Smith Funeral Home in charge of services. 

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