Shelby Jean (Blankenship) Lloyd

Shelby Jean Blankenship Lloyd, age 87, of Erwin, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus on Sunday, August 31, 2025. She was a native of Mars Hill, NC but had lived most of her life in Erwin. Shelby was a daughter of the late Conley and Kitty Wyatt Blankenship.

Shelby attended Elizabethton Vocational School where she received her Licensed Practical Nurse Diploma. She also attended East Tennessee State University, graduating with honors as a Registered Nurse.

Shelby was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. Shelby was a faithful Christian woman who loved Jesus dearly. 

In addition to her parents, Shelby was preceded in death by three of her brothers: Boyd Blankenship, Clyde Blankenship, and Charles Blankenship; two of her sisters: Edna Robinson and Edith Franklin; one granddaughter, Piper Renee Smith.

Shelby leaves behind to cherish many precious memories, her husband of seventy years, Dallas Lloyd; two daughters: Pamela Smith and Sandra Lloyd; two grandsons; Josh Rice and Kade Smith; one brother, David Blankenship (Dee); two sisters; Mildred Winders and Alma Toms; several nieces and nephews also survive.

The family will receive friends Thursday, September 4, 2025 from 11:30 am until 1:00 pm at the Robert Ledford Funeral Home. Pastor David Crutchfield will officiate the 1:00 pm funeral service. Music will be provided by Gary Amos. Committal will follow in the Evergreen Cemetery. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.

Online condolences, photos and memories may be shared with the Lloyd family at www.ledfordfuneralhomes.com. 

Robert Ledford Funeral Home, 720 Ohio Avenue, Erwin, is privileged to serve the Lloyd family. (423) 743-1380

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