Mrs. Patricia Gail Shelby-age 59 of Knoxville went home to be with the Lord Friday, January 1, 2016 at her home surrounded by her loving family and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents, James and Barbara Holmes; brother, Steve Holmes and mother-in-love, Imogene Shelby.

Survived by her loving husband of many years, Mike Shelby; sons and daughters-in-law, Scott and Missy Campbell, Shannon and Kayla Shelby; daughter and son-in-law, Kari and Nathan Calfee; grandchildren, Miranda and Megan Campbell, Annabelle and Scarlett Shelby, Braxton Calfee. Sister and brother-in-law, Debbie and Ron Buckner. Several nieces and nephews.

Gail’s hand of ministry were many for the Lord. Co-founder of Eternal Vision Ministries with her life partner Michael, they sang about Jesus all over the country. She co-hosted the last 3 years of the Mull’s Singing Convention with her precious friend Charolotte Mull as well as Host of Southern Style Praise. She was very committed to serving the Homeless for several years in the Christmas Under The Bridge Ministry. She was owner and photographer of Vision Photography, Inc. She served in Mission of Mercy and Compassion International to see that the needs of children in other countries were being met as well. Her entire life consisted of serving her Lord in many different areas. She truly has been His Hands and feet here on this earth. Those that knew her, Loved her. Her infectious smile could melt hour heart and her love for people was truly God given. She will be truly missed by all those who knew and loved her.

Celebration of Life Service will be held at New Beverly Baptist Church, on Wednesday, January 6, 2016. Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. and Celebration of Gail’s beautiful life will begin at 7 p.m. Rev. Wiley Shelby, Rev. Stuart Stallings officiating. Family and friends will meet at Cooke-Campbell Mortuary, Maynardville at 10 a.m. Thursday to proceed to Pleasant View Cemetery, Maynardville for interment at 11 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, you can donate to The Gail Shelby Go Fund Me Page for Medical and Funeral Expenses or to the Alpha One Antitrypsin Deficiency Foundation.

Arrangements by Cooke-Campbell Mortuary, Maynardville.