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Betty Shelby Obituary

Shelby, Betty C. age 62, a long time resident of Tinley Park, passed away December 6th. Betty was the dear wife of William Shelby, loving mother of Carla Contreras and Greg (Debbie) Jones, cherished sister of James (Ginny) LeBlanc, proud grandmother of Gregory Jones, Santos and Betty Contreras and several nieces and nephews. Betty was retired from Pinnacle Bank after 30 years. Visitation is Tuesday, December 9th from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Hirsch Memorial Chapel, 7151 W. 183rd St., in Tinley Park. A funeral service is Wednesday, December 10th at Hirsch Memorial Chapel at 10 a.m. Interment is at Skyline Memorial Park in Monee, Illinois. Info., 708-532-4700.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 8, 2003.

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