Roope, Shelby Jean

Shelby Jean Roope, 82, of Christiansburg, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 13, 2020. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, James Roope; twin girls, Cynthia and Sharon Roope; and parents, Noel and Mary Shrewsbury.

Shelby is survived by her daughters, Kimberly (Steve) Brumfield and Jennie Stewart; son, John (Sherry) Roope; grandchildren, Evan Roope, Tabatha (Baruch) Beach, Joshua (Leslie) Brumfield, Kelly Myers; great-grandchildren, Hayden and Braylen Brumfield, Levi, Elijah, Lilly, Malachi, and Violet Beach; sisters, Jane (Roger) Hillis, Sarah Beth (Dan) Christy; sister-in-law, Louise Quesenberry; numerous nieces and nephews; best friend Jane Durrette who visited every Wednesday faithfully; and special neighbors, Jane and Elwood Collins. The family would also like to thank Home Health and Hospice for all they did.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, January 16, 2020, from 1-2 p.m. at Horne Funeral Home. The Funeral Service will be held at 2 p.m. in the Horne Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Shawn Martin officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Cemetery.