Shelby Tomlinson

Shelby Tomlinson, 76, of Lewisburg passed away May 18, 2016 at Greenbrier Valley Medical Center in Fairlea after a long and courageous battle with COPD. She retired from work as a receptionist and book keeper at the Fairlea Animal Hospital. She was a regular attendee of Calvary Methodist Church at Richlands when able and a member of the Calvary Church Circle; she was an avid bingo player and loved spending time with her children and grandchildren.Born in Ronceverte January 22, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Dorothy Turner. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by sisters, Elizabeth Vance, Louise Hood, and Joyce Coffman; brothers, William "Bud" Ridgeway, and Jimmy Turner.Shelby is survived by her loving husband and "Soulmate" of 30 years, Dr. John R. Tomlinson Sr., sons, Warren Douglas Sampson (Nellie) of Ronceverte, David Vance Sampson (Kathy) of Lewisburg, Stephen "Pick" Sampson (Tip) of Lewisburg; daughters, Cynthia Evans (Chris) and Cathy Pittsenbarger (Lee) of Ronceverte; sisters, Peggy Holliday of Ronceverte, Bonnie Demo (Joe) of Michigan, Dottie Hoke of Fairlea, and Sandy Bucklen (Vernon) of Lewisburg; brother, Lacy Turner of Ronceverte; three stepdaughters, Karen Farrell (Andy) of Raleigh, N.C., Barbara Lee (Harvey) of Denver, CO., Christine Revitte (Rob) of Monkton, MD., and one stepson, Dr. John R. Tomlinson Jr. (Susie) of Asbury; nine grandchildren, nine step grandchildren, and eight great grandchildren.Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Saturday May 21, 2016 at Morgan Funeral Home in Lewisburg with Pastor Emory Hanna officiating. Burial will follow in Greenbrier Memorial Gardens at Lewisburg.Visitation will be 6:00-8:00 PM Friday May 20, 2016 at the funeral home.