Shelby Jean Conrad
March 3, 1942 - September 12, 2019

Shelby Jean Conrad, 77 of Jonesboro went to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 12, 2019. She is survived by her son, who she loved with all her heart, was the light of her world and her rock, Darryl Conrad (Melanie) of Jonesboro, Arkansas; grandchildren, Madison Dawson and Ryder Conrad of Jonesboro, Arkansas. She was preceded in death by her parents, Willis T. Dye and Jesselyn Lyerly Dye; stepmother, Opal Lawless Dye. Shelby graduated from Pine Bluff High School in 1960. She lived in Pine Bluff, Arkansas until 2010 and was a devoted member of 6th Street Church of Christ. In 2010, she moved to Jonesboro to be closer to her family and was a member of Stone Street Church of Christ. Shelby was a Breast Cancer Survivor and was very active in the Susan B. Komen Foundation. She loved attending Race for the Cure each October. Shelby was a member of the Arkansas Business Women’s Association. She enjoyed travel, beautiful clothes and jewelry. Shelby’s love for Christ, family and friends was abundant. She was a kind individual that was loved by all that met her. She was full of laughter; her smile could light up a room. Shelby has many friends from Pine Bluff and friends that she made while living in Jonesboro. She cherished each and every one of those friendships and will be dearly missed by family and friends. Shelby worked as a doctor’s assistant at AHEC of University of Arkansas Medical Science for 28 years before retiring. The family wishes to thank the staff at Craighead Nursing Center. We especially want to thank Dr. Maglothin, Mallory, Nikki, Ryan and Marquita whom were truly the best at loving and taking care of her that last year of her life. We are so thankful for the special care and love she received during her short time there. Memorial services will be Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at 2:00 p.m.at the 6th Street Church of Christ in Pine Bluff, Arkansas with Clarence Fell officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, 322 8th Avenue, 16th Floor, New York, NY 10001