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AIKEN, SC - Mrs. Florine Fanning Shellhouse, 93, wife of the late Robert W. Shellhouse, Sr. passed away peacefully on January 10, 2016. She was born on March 14, 1922 to the late John Allen and Beulah Vann Fanning.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 13 at 2 PM at First Baptist Church, Aiken with the Reverend Dr. Fred W. Andrea, III officiating. Interment will follow in Historic Bethany Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be employees of Shellhouse Funeral Home and Shellhouse Rivers Funeral Home. Honorary pallbearers are Mr. and Mrs. James Bell, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Brady and Mr. and Mrs. Mackey Scott, Jr.
Mrs. Shellhouse lived most of her life in the Shaws Fork Community where she was famous for her "hot suppers" and fish fries at the "Pond House". She was a long time member of Shaws Fork Baptist Church. Upon moving to downtown, she joined Aiken's First Baptist Church. She was retired from Aiken Electric Cooperative after 22 years of service as a receptionist. "Flo" was an avid gardener and former member of Country Gardeners Garden Club. She was also a former member of Daughters of the American Revolution, a member of the local Red Hat Society, and served as a volunteer with the Hospital Auxiliary of Aiken County at Aiken Regional Medical Centers. Flo will be remembered as a gracious hostess and a true "Southern Lady".
Mrs. Shellhouse is survived by a son, Robert W. (Brenda) Shellhouse; granddaughters, Tricia (Brad) Swartz, Savannah, Ga. and Breigh Anne (Graham) Hall, Aiken; great-grandchildren, Lily Kate and Abigail Tara Swartz and Robert Pierson Hall. She was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Tara Lee Shellhouse and brothers Robert Fanning and John Fanning.
Memorials may be directed to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 1122 Lady Street, Suite 1000, Columbia, SC 29201.
The family will receive friends Tuesday, January 12 from 4:00pm until 6:00pm at SHELLHOUSE FUNERAL HOME, 924 Hayne Avenue, Aiken, SC.
Mrs. Shellhouse's online guestbook may be signed at www.shellhousefuneralhome.com
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Gary Edie Graham
January 20, 2016
Robbie so sorry to hear of the loss of your Mother. You are in our prayers
Bonnie White
January 19, 2016
Anyone who spent time with Flo was blessed. She was beautiful in every way. My prayers go out to your family.
Beverly Wikander
January 12, 2016
Rob, Brenda & family,
This is not an easy time for anyone. Mrs. Flo is with Mr.Robert and now they are both in peace with our heavenly Father. My prayers and love are with you both. Mrs. Flo was one of a kind, we all had some great times when I worked with you. Think of all of you so often. I will always love all of you and how well you treated me. Will never forget each of you. Take care.
Mildred Gregory Allen
January 12, 2016
Robbie and family, so sorry for the loss of your precious mother. Cherish the special memories you have with her. Prayers for comfort during this difficult time.
Marcie T
January 12, 2016
The death of a loved one is so devastating and not always easy to get through alone. I found Phillipians 4:6-7 helps because we're encouraged to turn to God in prayer and He will give you peace and understanding as you endure this difficult time.
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