Faye D. Shackelford, a loving and caring lady who served the Lord and ministered to many people through S & S Grocery, went home to be with the Lord on June 28, 2011. She was born May 18, 1925 and resided in Hardee County most of her life.
She was preceded in death by her husband, L. M. Shackelford, parents, Rev. Dow G. and Nell S. Durrance, and brothers, Rev. M. D. Durrance and Willard Durrance.
Faye is survived by her son, Marcus D. Shackelford and wife Linda, and one granddaughter, Gloria Jean--the light of her life; two sisters, Noveta Beeson and Jean Hancock; and many nieces and nephews who enjoyed the shopping privileges at "Aunt Faye's" S & S.
In 1956, L. M. and Faye bought the grocery store on Main Street from Martin and Catherine Roberts, and relocated it to its present location in 1965. The store was sold in 2002.
Faye was an active member and dedicated leader in New Hope Baptist Church for many years, but her greatest witness was meeting the needs of people less fortunate.
Funeral services were held at New Hope Baptist Church on Friday, July 1st at 2:00 PM with her nephew, Rev. Clay Smith, officiating, assisted by her pastor, Rev. Chris Bishop. Visitation was Thursday, June 30th from 6-8 p.m. at Robarts Garden Chapel. Burial was in New Hope Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to New Hope Baptist Church-Recreation Fund, 1999 SR 64 East, Wauchula, FL 33873, or Good Shepherd Hospice, 1110 Hammock Rd., Sebring, FL 33872.