Shelby Mclester

Shelby C. Ritchie McLester, 80 years of age, of Locust,died peacefully Tuesday, September 30, 2014 at the Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis after a battle with cancer

Shelby was born December 30, 1933 in Cabarrus County to the late Jessie and Maggie Ritchie. She was also preceded in death by eight brothers and two sisters and one great grandson.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Wednesday, October 1, 2014 at Hartsell Funeral Home of Albemarle. The funeral service will be on Thursday at 1:00 pm at Hartsell Funeral Home's Lefler Memorial Chapel in Albemarle officiated by Rev. Gene Frady. Burial will follow at the St. Johns Lutheran Church Cemetery in Concord.

Survivors include her husband of 60 years, Herman Lee McLester, son, Jeffrey Lee McLester and wife Kathy Bost McLester of Concord, son, Steve D. McLester of Locust; Three grandchildren Michael D. McLester and wife Sue, Melissa M. Smith and husband David L. Smith, Brent McLester and wife Kristen; Four great grandchildren Colton D. Smith, Darian Smith, Mason and Taya Sidzina. Two brothers, Ned Ritchie and wife Elizabeth of Kannapolis and Archie Ritchie of Garner, NC.

Shelby loved her family, flowers, Bluegrass music, her grandchildren, great grandchildren and cooking out with homemade ice cream. She was one of thirteen children and loved all her brothers and sisters and many nieces and nephews. Shelby was a graduate of Mt. Pleasant High School and was a member of St. James Reformed in Mt. Pleasant.

Memorials may be made to Hospice and Pallative Care of Cabarrus County 5003 Hospice Lane Kannapolis, NC 28081.

Hartsell Funeral Home of Albemarle is serving the McLester family.

Online condolences may be made at www.hartsellfh.com