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Shelby Kennemer

Mrs. Shelby Jean Kennemer, 77, of Union City passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2017, at Baptist East Hospital-Memphis.
Graveside services were conducted 2 p.m. Sunday at Sunnyside Cemetery, with Bro. Steve Carr officiating.
Karnes & Son Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
She was born Aug. 8, 1939, in Kenton, the daughter of the late Murrel Odell and Lou Emma (Ring) Primrose. She worked in housekeeping and was a member of Sunswept Baptist Church.
She is survived by one son, Billy Lyell; four siblings, J.D. Primose, Bobby Primrose, Karon Smith  and Peggy Hutchison; two grandchildren, Billy Lyell Jr. and Crissy Jo Lyell; two step-grandchildren, Natasha Guerrero and Kaylynn Romero; six great-grandchildren; and four step-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her lifelong companion, Gib Hada; and one brother, Jerry Primrose.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.karnesandsonfuneralhome.com.
Published 7.24.17