Shelby Jean Edwards

Shelby Jean Davis Edwards, age 75 of Knoxville, TN passed away to her heavenly home September 29, 2018 at UT Medical Center. She was a wonderful mom, great sister, amazing aunt, and best friend. She was met at the heavenly gates by her father and mother, Ed and Pauline Davis and special aunt, Pearl Patterson. She will be forever remembered and missed by her only daughter, Mandie (Jeff); brother, Fred (Jill); her nephew and nieces, Will (Susan), their children, Jordan, Mac, and Andy; Kelly, her children, Tyler and Abby; JJ, her child, Zoe and special friend, Sassy Foster. Shelby graduated from Carter High School and Tennessee Technological University. She was an accountant by trade but her skills far surpassed that. She was the owner of Accu-Tax of Knoxville for over 25 years, owner of Sugar-N-Spice Catering for 4, and Pappy's Quilting Place in Maryville for 6. She loved quilting, travelling, and spending time with friends and family. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Lupus Foundation of America, Inc., 2121 K Street NW Ste.200, Washington, DC 20037-1830 or the Humane Society of the Tennessee Valley, https://humanesocietytennessee.org/ Family and friends will gather for a Celebration of Life service Sunday, October 7 from 1pm - 3pm in the Smith Trinity Chapel. Smith Funeral and Cremation Services, 865-938-1000, www.SmithFuneralandCremation.com. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Shelby Jean Edwards please visit our Sympathy Store.