Shelby J. (Reigh) Walls, 86, of Westernport, MD, died Friday, November 25, 2022, at her home.
Born November 24, 1936, in Williamsburg, PA, she was the daughter of the late Earl and Viola (Reigh) Riley. She was preceded in death by three brothers, David Riley, William Riley and Michael Riley.
Shelby was a retired medical secretary having worked at both Sacred Heart and Memorial Hospitals. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Piedmont, WV, where she was very active and in charge of the Bargain Basement and the Feed the Children programs. She was a member of the Beta Eta Sorority and was a past president of the Tri-towns Rescue Squad.
Surviving is her husband, Richard D. Walls, one son, Timothy D. Walls and wife, Lori, Fort Walton Beach, FL, two daughters, Kelly M. Blank and husband, Ken, LaVale, Susan A. “Mandy” Woodard and husband, Terry, Charlotte, NC, sister-in-law, Patty Riley, Williamsburg, PA; three grandchildren, Joshua Woodard, Joanna and Jayce Walls and two “adopted” daughters, Bev Melmed and Julie Laffey.
Friends may visit with the family at Trinity United Methodist Church, 34 Jones Street, Piedmont, WV, on Tuesday, November 29, 2022, from 10-11 am. A Celebration of Life will follow at 11:00 am. Entombment will take place at a later date in Rest Lawn Mausoleum.
The family wishes to extend a special thank you to Dr. Zaman and all the staff at the oncology department of UPMC Western Maryland.
Expressions of sympathy may be directed to UPMC Western Maryland Oncology Department, 12500 Willowbrook Road, Cumberland, MD 21502 or the Allegany County Animal Shelter, 716 Furnace Street, Cumberland, MD 21502.
Newman Funeral Homes, P.A., 179 Miller St., Grantsville, MD, is assisting the family with arrangements.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.newmanfuneralhomes.com.