Shelby Faye McClenny Stevens
January 5, 1945 ~ March 9, 2023
ROCKY MOUNT – Shelby Faye McClenny Stevens, age 78, passed away on Thursday, March 9, 2023. Born in Halifax County, NC on January 5, 1945, she was the daughter of the late William James McClenny and Lillie Mae Nines McClenny Wallace. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband of 53 years, Dwight W. Stevens; her sister, Ann Riley; and her stepfather, Ted Wallace.
Shelby was the glue that kept her family together and on the straight and narrow. She was a strong-willed woman that always told her children “It was her way or the highway.” Shelby was so loving and was a caretaker for so many people in her family and neighbors. She was always there for her family regardless of whether they were here in town or states away, she was always a phone call away. Shelby loved to go line dancing when she was able and loved to sit and relax while crocheting. She loved her dogs and would even feed any stray dogs that came to her home. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother and will be dearly missed by all those who knew and loved her, but her loving spirit will never be forgotten as she was everything to her family.
Shelby is survived by her daughters, Rhonda Wallace, Tammy Barrile (Bryan), Michelle Grissom (Cory), and Velvet “Dawn” Bradshaw; her son, Michael Stevens; her thirteen grandchildren; and her ten great-grandchildren; and her sisters, Edna McClenny (Roger) and Betty Hux (Hillery).
A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, March 17, 2023, at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Johnson Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Pastor Randy Nines officiating. Visitation with the family will be from 1:00 PM to 1:45 PM prior to the service in the parlor of Johnson Funeral Home. Burial to follow the service at Rocky Mount Memorial Park.
Flowers are welcome.
Arrangements entrusted to Johnson Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 661 English Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.johnsonfuneralsandcremations.com.
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Thinking of you during your time of loss! May you always know you have friends who are here for you!
I remember when we were still in high school the times that I went to your home.
She always had a smile on her face. She welcomed you in just like you were family. Always offered something to drink. She always made you feel welcomed.
On behalf of The Little Raleigh we are so sorry for te lost of your Mother. No Long ago your Father. To the family hold on to God hand he will carry you thru another storm. Our prays are with you all. God is in control stay strong.
To the family, I am so sorry to read of Faye’s passing. I remember her as a sweet lady who brought many video tapes to my sister Phyllis and me at Memory Makers Video for copies and through those, we got to know Faye pretty well. It was always a joy to listen to her talk about her family along with her mama Lillie whom she cared for in Roanoke Rapids. She shared with us the joys of her family’s celebrations during holidays, how her family was always growing along with the many babies that were born and of her love
for animals. Our business closed in 2006 but I was still able to do some video work for her and I would carry it by her house. It was there I got to visit with her and Dwight. She showed me the many crochet creations she had and I also learned she WAS Elvis’ #1 fan, you all knew it!! She had a tag on her car stating just that!
Faye, may you rest in peace and I know you are with your loved ones there in Heaven. May God continue to watch over your family.