Zella Faye Shore Byers, 81, of Statesville, died Friday, August 14, 2020.
She was born in Yadkin County on December 8, 1938 to the late William T. Shore, Sr., and Sinia Holleman Shore. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Ed Ray Byers, a brother, William T. Shore, Jr., and a sister, Velma S. Parlier.
Faye was a member of Western Avenue Baptist Church and was retired from JC Penney. She loved to travel, go shopping and spend time with her grandchildren. She was also known for loving her junk food and having a sweet tooth.
Those left to cherish her memory are a son, Scott Byers (Tracie), a daughter, Amy Kellams (Donavan), 3 grandchildren, Trista Byers, Raeleigh Byers, Max Kellams, and two sisters, Doris S. Murdock and Thelma S. Russ.
Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at 2:00 pm at Western Avenue Baptist Church with Dr. Jeff Spry and James Childers officiating. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery. The family will visit with friends Monday evening, August 17, 2020 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at Nicholson Funeral Home.
The family requests that memorials be made to Gideons International, 2400 Crownpoint Executive Dr., Charlotte, NC 28227. Fond memories and condolences may be left at
www.nicholsonfunerals.com
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