Funeral service for Mrs. Shelby Wells Cashion, age 78, of Petersburg, TN, will be conducted Monday, October 12, 2015 at 11 a.m. at Higgins Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Old Orchard Cemetery in Petersburg, TN. Mrs. Cashion passed away Friday, October 9, 2015 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
Mrs. Cashion was a native of Petersburg, the daughter of the late Lawrence and Margie Reed Wells. She was a school teacher for 33 years. Mrs. Cashion had a BA and MA from George Peabody College and was a member of the Hannah Gap Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband Jerry Cashion of Petersburg, TN, son Terry (Theresa) Cashion of Nashville, TN, grandchildren Jerry Forrest Cashion and Rebecca Jean Cashion both of Nashville, TN.
Visitation with the family will be Sunday, October 11, 2015 from 4 until 8 p.m. and Monday, October 12, 2015 from 10 until 11 a.m. at Higgins Funeral Home.
It was my pleasure to know Shelby when we were students at Peabody, and later when our paths crossed when I was appointed principal of H.G. Hill School. Shelby was a cornerstone of establishing that school and was an outstanding teacher there until her retirement. I was no longer there, but knew that Shelby continued to volunteer at H.G. Hill. She was always a capable professional willing to assist others in their work. She had a special magic with young children.
I regret that I missed the announcement of Shelby’s passing or I would have visited Jerry and family to express my condolences. Hers was a life well-spent and her influence will be felt for a long time. Peace be with you.