Norfolk City Virginia USGenWeb Archives Obituaries.....Shell, Lillian B. March 16, 1998
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Virginian-Pilot, The (Norfolk, VA) - Thursday, March 19, 1998 
Lillian B. Shell, 87, of the 6400 block of Sedgefield Drive, went to be with her
Lord on March 16, 1998, at her residence.

She was a native of Winfall, N.C., the daughter of the late Theophilus and
Mattie Boyce and the widow of the late John W. Shell. She was predeceased by a
daughter, Vivian Shell; a sister, Hazel Modlin; and a brother, Herbert Boyce of
Winfall, N.C.

Mrs. Shell was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church and served as an organist for
the Sunday School orchestra, junior choir and the men's chorus. For 27 years,
she served as organist for the senior choir. She taught Sunday School for more
than 50 years. The Shell Bible class was named in her honor. In working with the
youth of the church, Mrs. Shell taught Bible School and directed pageants. For
many years, she worked as a seamstress.

Other affiliations include serving as secretary of the Coronado Civil League and
the True Love Tent No. 37, United Order of Tents.

Survivors include a daughter, Lorna S. Bouldin of Norfolk; three grandsons,
Bernardo L. Bouldin Jr., Vincent T. Bouldin and his wife, Letitia, of Virginia
Beach, Dr. John W. Bouldin and wife, Lisa, of Manassas, Va.; a brother-in-law,
Earl Shell Jr. of Richmond; a son-in-law, Bernardo L. Bouldin Sr. of Norfolk;
two great-granddaughters, Alexis and Chelsea; a great-grandson, Bradley; a
goddaughter, retired Major Ercelle Drayton of Detroit, Mich.; a special
daughter, Candy; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and loving friends.

A home-going celebration will be conducted at noon Saturday in Shiloh Baptist
Church, Norfolk, by Dr. John H. Foster. The body will be placed in the church at
10 a.m. Saturday. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery . Hale Funeral Home is in
charge of arrangements. The family will receive friends at 6419 Sedgefield
Drive. A wake will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. Friday in the funeral home. 

Additional Comments:
SHELL, MATTIE L I4523 Section 25, Block 25, Lot 46, Space 4 0 03/16/1998

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