Mrs. Shelby Bordeaux Strong

Shelby Strong, 73, of Raeford, passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2014 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.

She was born on September 23, 1941, to the late Mr. Preston Evers and  Mrs. Thelma Wilkins Evers.
Mrs. Strong was preceded in death  by her sister Clara Mae Owens and husband Odell Owens, and brother Gary Evers.

She is survived by her husband, Michael Strong of Raeford ; sister-in-law, Pauline Evers of Lumberton, NC; uncle, Henry Wilkins and wife Dixie of Wilmington, NC; numerous nieces, nephews  and cousins; two good friends, Sarah Beth Lytch of Fayetteville, NC and Mary Morrow of Raeford, NC.

During her 30 year career in education, she taught in many positions from elementary to the college level.  After retirement, she volunteered her time with Southeastern North Carolina Radio Reading Service and with hospice care.  She held a special place in her heart for Contact of Fayetteville and Fayetteville Urban Ministries.

The family will receive friends from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Monday, November 17, 2014.   A memorial service conducted  by Minister Sonny Kelly will follow at 3 p.m. in the chapel of Sullivan's Highland Funeral Service & Crematory.  A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, November 18, 2014 in New Hollywood Cemetery in Lumberton, NC.

In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to Contact of Fayetteville (Crisis Help Line), at 3508 Bullard Street, Hope Mills, NC 28348, (910) 485-4134, or Fayetteville Urban Ministries at 701 Whitfield St, Fayetteville, NC 28306, (910) 483-5944.

On-line condolences may be made at sullivanshighland.com.

Services are entrusted to Sullivan's Highland Funeral Service & Crematory, Inc.