Louise Shelton Raby, age 92 of Fayetteville, passed away Sunday night May 18th at Donalson Care Center. She was a native of Lincoln County and the daughter of the late Clarence and Maude Osborne Shelton. Mrs. Raby was a former employee of Serbin and a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. She was preceded in death by her husband William Lee Raby, sisters Odell Patrick and Mildred Gault, and brother J. D. Shelton all of Fayetteville. Survivors include two sons, Phil R. Raby of Fayetteville, and Mark S. (Martha Em) Raby of Marion, KY, four grandsons, Todd Raby of Huntsville, Michael (Toni) Raby of Athens, AL, Joshua Raby of Clarksville, and Gus (Sarah) Raby of Fayetteville, granddaughter Jessica (Patrick) Stofanski of Winchester, nine great-grandchildren, brother Eurcil Shelton of Fayetteville and sister, Velma Marty of Meridianville, AL.
Graveside services will be conducted Wednesday at 11:30AM at Stewart’s Creek Cemetery with Rev. Tim Smith officiating. Visitation with the family will be Wednesday from 10AM until 11AM at Higgins Funeral Home. In lieu of flower, memorials may be made to the Stewart’s Creek Cemetery, % Lex Pearson, 17 West Drive, Fayetteville, TN 37334 or the Fayetteville Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1015 Lewisburg Hwy, Fayetteville, TN 37334.
Higgins Funeral Home is assisting the family of Louise Shelton Raby.
11 Comments To "Louise Shelton Raby"
#1 Comment By Carol Taylor On May 20, 2014 @ 2:42 am
Phillip,Mark and family I am so sorry to hear of you loss of precious Louise. She was so sweet. She and Mother were such good friends..Now they are together again in Heaven.
. Carol
#2 Comment By Judy Moyers Short On May 20, 2014 @ 3:15 am
Your mother, who was such a sweet lady, will be taken care of by God now. I am sorry for your loss, and you are in my thoughts. Lean on him during this difficult time and he will see you through.
#3 Comment By Peggy G. Bevels On May 20, 2014 @ 3:50 pm
To the Family,
I am deeply sorry for your loss. Miss Louise was a very sweet and kind lady. I know that you must have a wealth of wonderful memories to share with family and friends. May God Bless and Comfort You.
#4 Comment By Elaine Stinnett On May 20, 2014 @ 5:45 pm
To the Raby Family, so sorry to hear of Mrs. Raby {granny] passing, she was a sweet lady .Even though I’ve only known her a short time, We will all miss her at Southern Manor. continue to lean on the Lord
#5 Comment By Betty Lou Dunivan On May 21, 2014 @ 12:39 am
Phillip and Mark and family,
Sorry to read of the passing of your Mother. May God be with you all in your time of sorrow, God bless!
Betty Lou Maddox Dunivan
#6 Comment By Ronnie and Eloise (Stevenson) Hudgins On May 21, 2014 @ 9:57 pm
Phil and all the family, So sorry about your mom. Losing our mothers is very hard. All of you will be in our prayers. Ronnie and Eloise
#7 Comment By Judie Altmeyer On May 22, 2014 @ 3:42 am
Eurcil so sorry to hear of your sister pasting.May God bless you.
#8 Comment By Martha {Marty} Moore Carlysle On May 22, 2014 @ 2:33 pm
Phillip & Mark – So sorry to hear Aunt Louise died. Wish Had known and would have made the trip. She was always a special “Aunt” to me and Mothers favorite cousin! Would love to hear from either of you! You are in my thoughts–just a blessing you had her this long! Love to all~
Marty
#9 Comment By Dana Fordice On May 22, 2014 @ 10:48 pm
Stopped in today to see Granny and found out about her passing. She was a wonderful person and I will truly miss having her in my life but I know we will meet again in Heavenly places. My deepest condolences to Philip, Mark and family; I would have come to the funeral had I known in time. May the LORD comfort and sustain you at this difficult time. Blessings, Dana Fordice
#10 Comment By Dana Fordice On May 22, 2014 @ 10:53 pm
I stopped by to visit Granny today and was told of her passing! I will miss having such a wonderful person in my life, but know we will meet again in heavenly places. My deepest condolences to Phil, Mark and family; I would have been there for the service had I found out in time. May the Lord comfort and sustain you through this difficult time. Blessings, Dana
#11 Comment By Sue Mc Kinney On May 24, 2014 @ 3:25 pm
Phill sorry to learn of the loss of your Mom. She was such a sweet person and so full of life .. I can still hear her telling me of how you looked after her .You are in my prayers
Sue