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Shelby Ribar

April 15, 1939 — January 24, 2025

Shelby Ribar, 85, of Cleveland, TN, passed away on January 24, 2025. She was born in the Linsdale Community near Delano, TN, and was a lifelong Christian who loved the Lord with all her heart. Shelby cherished her family, especially her sons, and was known for her deep affection for her dogs. She enjoyed spending her time relaxing on the porch, taking in the peaceful moments of life. Shelby also had a love for travel, particularly cruising with family and friends, creating lasting memories along the way.

Shelby is survived by her sons, Terry Walsh (Benita), Allan Walsh (Lisa), and Larry Walsh; her sibling, Earl Moates (Barbara); and grandchildren, Whitney Walsh (Angela), Allana Sowder (Travis), Colby Walsh (Becca), Andrew Walsh, Caitlin Malone (Justin), Brooklen Weaver (Ross), and Chloe Walsh. She is also survived by numerous great-grandchildren and a special friend, Danetter Shaefer.

She was preceded in death by her father, I.T. Moats; her mother, Ruth Sharp Moats; and her brothers, Albert Moates and John Edward Moates.

A service to celebrate Shelby's life will be held on Thursday at 11:00 AM at Hiwassee Memorial Gardens. Visitation will take place on Wednesday at 4:00 PM at Companion Funeral Home "Ridge Chapel." 

Shelby's kindness, love, and faith will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

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Wednesday, January 29, 2025

4:00 - 7:00 pm (Eastern time)

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Companion Funeral Home "Ridge Chapel"

2412 Georgetown Road NW
Cleveland, TN 37311

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Graveside Service

Thursday, January 30, 2025

11:00am - 12:00 pm (Eastern time)

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Sunset Memorial Gardens

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