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Mrs. Nellie Ruth “Shelby” Williams Holt, 86, of Lakewood Drive Road, Mocksville, died Monday, Sept. 23, 2024 at her home.

She was born on Aug. 27, 1938 in Cabarrus County to the late Jessie Buren and Esther Mae Woodward Williams.

Shelby was a member of Liberty United Methodist Church. She spent many years taking care of others and was a very loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister who was always devoted to her family. She always wanted them all together and loved spending time with them. She would give you the shirt off her back and always put everybody else before herself.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by: her husband, Jim Holt; 2 brothers, Jackie Williams and Kenneth Williams; and a sister, Linda Drane.

Survivors include: 4 children, Susan Wall (Billy) of Mocksville, Gary Holt (Teresa) of Advance, Tammy Williams (Tim) of Florida, and Gina O’Brien (Mikey) of Mocksville; 9 grandchildren, Brent Wall (Kerri), Beth Carter (Justin), Jamey Holt (Julie), Brittany Tugwell (Bryan), Tiffany Watts (Joe), Travis Williams (Callie), Tobie Hinson (Dylan), Brandon O’Brien (Leighann), and Jennifer O’Brien; 20 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild; a sister, Jeanette Ridenhour (Bud) of Mocksville; and several special nieces and nephews.

A celebration of life memorial service will be conducted at 2 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 29 at Liberty United Methodist Church with Rev. Larry Scott officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service, at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be considered for the Backpack Program, c/o Liberty UMC, 141 Liberty Circle, Mocksville, NC 27028.

Online condolences: www.eatonfuneralservice.com.