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Annie Shells Obituary
Shells, Annie "Ruth" Payne died in Klamath Falls, OR, on October 16, 2006, at the age of 61. Celebration of Life services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, October 21, 2006, in the Chapel at Eternal Hills Memorial Gardens. Interment will follow at Eternal Hills. A visitation will be held on Friday, October 20th, from 3 to 7 p.m., at Eternal Hills Funeral Home. Ruth was born in Chicago, IL, on January 12, 1945, to Edgar and Johnnie Mae Sawyer. She graduated from Wendell Phillips High School and went to Chicago State University for 2 years where she majored in Business. She spent her career doing clerical work, and moved to Klamath Falls in 1980. She retired from Oregon Adult and Family Services in 2001. She was a faithful member of Freewill Church of God in Christ. She is survived by her husband LeRoy Shells of Klamath Falls; sons Trimell Payne and his fiancé Denise Buchanan of Klamath Falls, Tramaine Payne of McMinnville, OR; grandchildren Trimell Payne II, Antony Buchanan, Avery Buchanan, Arline Payne; brothers Robert Plunkett, Eddie Sawyer both of Chicago, IL; sisters and brother-in-law, Betty and Andrew Henderson of Klamath Falls, Barbara Shired of Vancouver, WA; aunts Jeanette Kweli of Chicago, Helen Duggar of Milwaukee, WI; uncle Raffell Plunkett of Milwaukee; numerous nieces and nephews including Terrance and Valerie Sawyer, Larry and Ronnie Henderson; and many others of Chicago and Milwaukee; special friends Gwen Powell of Charlotte. NC, Rose Reddick of Eugene, OR, Carol Nickelberry, Geneveive Jones, Big Rogers, Big Man all of Chicago, IL, John and Kris Riggs of Eugene, OR, Wendy Riggs of Eureka CA, Jeff Riggs of Bozeman, MT, Michael Langer of Houston TX, Travis Olson and Fred "Iceman" Baugh of McMinnville, OR and the Linfield Wildcat football family. She was preceded in death by her parents, grandmother Georgia Plunkett, brother Columbus Plunkett, uncles Jimmie, Lovell, Phyll, Maurice and Cornelius Plunkett, Albert Lee Clay; aunts Marie, Evelyn, Christine, Emma Plunkett, Delores Merriweather, Minnie Atkins, and Hattie Mason. Eternal Hills Memorial Gardens is in charge of the arrangements. 
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Memories and Condolences
for Annie Shells
Steven Plunkett
October 24, 2006
To the entire Shell family. Please accept my deepest condolences. My heart goes out to all of you in this time of mourning. Maybe together, we can find the kind of strength and happiness Moon always looked like she had lots of. I know she made me smile and keep going many times.
Helen Dugger
October 24, 2006
Thinking of you during this difficult time. May you find comfort and warmth from those around you. My deepest sympathy.
Auntie Helen
Gwendolyn Powell
October 23, 2006
My Friend Moon you will be greatly missed. Afrer the friendship of God a friend's affection is the greatest treasure here below.I love you your friend.
ETTA JOHNSON
October 21, 2006
OUR PRAYERS WILL ALWAYS BE WITH YOU
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS FOREVER
Dolores Merriweather-Cleveland
October 21, 2006
Papa Do, Dick, and Denise,
We have not spoke to each other for many years but no love has been lost. I offer my sincere condolenses and love to your family. I miss you all so much and will miss moon greatly.
Please take refuge in God's loving arms and know that he will carry you throuh these troubling times
Love poopie. Chicago Illinois.
Imari, Dante and Quiana Sawyer
October 20, 2006
Keep your heads up, we believe moon would have said..For I am now ready to be offered,and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteouness.... Your Nephew`s and Niece
Terrance Sawyer
October 20, 2006
Who can find a virtious woman? for her peace is far above rubies. The heart of her husband doth safetly trust in her,that he shall have no need of spoil. Her children arise up and call her blessed, her husband also, and he praiseth her. Charm is deceitful and, beauty is vain,but a woman who fears The Lord is to be praised. Your nephew Terry
Janette Kweli
October 20, 2006
Moon, words can not express the sorrow that I feel. My thoughts are with you today and always. Love... Auntie Janette
Geneive Birdow
October 20, 2006
I loved you Moon. and will miss you. Love Cookie
Terry Sawyer
October 20, 2006
Who can find a virtious woman?for her price is far above rubies. The heart of her husband doth safetly trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil. She girded her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms.Strength and honor are her clothing, and she shall rejoice in time to come.Her children shall arise up,and call her blessed,her husband also, and he praiseth her. Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain, but a woman who fears The Lord is to be praised. Your Nephew ,Terry
Lakeisha Sawyer
October 20, 2006
Aunt(moon) Your jokes and blunt comments will always be remebered. Love You. your niece Lakeisha
Valerie Sawyer Logan
October 20, 2006
I will love thee,O Lord, my strength. The Lord is my rock,and my fortress, and my deliver,my God, my strength, in whom I will trust, my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower.Aunt Moon I thank God for allowing you in my life, and I will always cherish the loving memories stored in my heart.Your loving niece Val
Carol Sawyer-Nickelberry
October 20, 2006
(Moon) ,as she was affectionately called by family and friends was faithful,and could be depended upon to stay in touch.Love you ,Sister-in-law Carol
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