Shelby J. Givan
June 6, 1944 ~ September 3, 2015
Shelby J. (Hubbard) Givan, 71, Monrovia, died peacefully at home September 3, 2015, surrounded by her loved ones. Shelby was born in Duffield, Virginia on June 6, 1944, to the late Claude and Bitha (Gibson) Hubbard. She was one of seven children. She was a coal miner’s daughter and moved to Rockville, Maryland as a youth. She married Ronald Givan on August 26, 1966. They resided in Groton, Connecticut while Ron served in the US Navy on submarines. In 1967, when Ron was discharged from the Navy, they moved to Indianapolis. She gave birth to three beautiful babies, Yvette Jeanine, Ronald Dale, Jr. (deceased) and Dora Jean (D.J.).
She was the Co-Founder and Director of Southeastern Nursery School. She was also a substitute teacher for Indianapolis Christian School in Indianapolis and the Monroe Gregg School system in Monrovia, Indiana. She was employed by K-Mart on E. Washington Street in Indianapolis. She also enjoyed teaching Sunday school. Shelby was one of the original family members who set up and started the Hubbard-Gibson-Barnett family reunions. She served as secretary for the Givan Family reunion for many years. She also enjoyed doing genealogy for both sides of her family.
Shelby was a woman of very strong Christian faith. She was a wonderful wife, mother, sister, friend, and grandmother. She was loved, appreciated, and respected by all who had contact with her.
Survivors include her husband of 49 years, Ronald Givan; daughters, Yvette Rodgers, and D.J. Weidner; siblings, Carlene Shrader-Reichhold, Betty Asbury, Dena Leslie, Charlotte Ross, and Doug Hubbard; grandchildren, Jordan Weidner, Paulina and Alex Rodgers. One brother, Gerald Hubbard, preceded her in death.
Friends and family will gather to celebrate the life of Shelby Givan on Tuesday, September 8, 2015, 4 to 8 p.m., in the chapel at Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville. The funeral service will be officiated by her uncle, Charles Gibson, on Wednesday, September 9, 2015, 12:30 p.m., in the funeral home. Burial will follow in Oaklawn Memorial Gardens, Fishers. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Franciscan Visiting Nurse Service of St. Francis Hospice Franciscan Alliance Foundation, 5255 E. Stop 11 Road, #245, Indpls., IN 46237. Visit www.CarlisleBranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
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my dear sister Shelby, a wonderful person ; I will miss her forever. but day we will be together sis. you may be gone but will never be forgotten/
I have so many good memories of my sister Shelby.she did so much in her life to help others. she had a Faith in God that never waivered. I will miss our weekly phone conversations. But I know she is probably teaching the little children in Heaven. and she will forever be in my heart and on my mind.
Shelby was a Created Beauty of God and the Focus of His Affection and Delight to all her Family and Friends. She was a loving Cousin that will be missed greatly. Heaven has truly gained an Angel. Our Hearts and Prayers are with all the Family. She left her Family a wonderful legacy of Faith, Love, Hope and Courage. Our Deepest Sympathy at this Time. Eddie & Donna Toney
Shelby was a kind, considerate person who had a passion for family and family reunions. Tena and I are thankful to have had her and Ron as part of our extended family for many years now. She will be missed and so will her talent of writing and her gift of humor. I am so glad to know that she had accepted Christ as her personal Savior and secured her name in the Book of Life. We pray for Ron, Yvette, Chris, D.J., Jordan, Paulina and Alex as it will be different without her. So long Shelby you have certainly impacted our lives. Love from us Tom & Tena Rodgers.
Aunt shelby you almost made me feel so important. Not always seeing my family on the east you always included my family in family reunion invites. Always remonding me of this other part of the family i dont get to see much always helping be that bridge between myself and all of my cousins, uncles, aunts etc. you will be missed and i want you to know i appreviate what you did for heritage and family strenght.
Our family was truly blessed to have known Shelby. She was a wonderful, kind, and caring person that touched many lives. She would always put others before herself offering encouragement in times of need. Even though she has left us she will be forever in our hearts. Love, Joyce Hubbard, Anita Taylor and family
We will miss you and we will see you again!
I have such fond memories growig up and visiting Yvette and DJ. Shelby was always loving and carng. As we all grew up, I had the joy of attending the reunion with my mom Joyce Hubbard-Ciyou and my grandmother Amanda Hubbard. It was always an interesting trip to the hills of Tennessee and Virginia for the reunion. Shelby’s love and support for the family was amazing. Blessings to Ron, Yvette and DJ
Shelby was such a wonderful family person. She and Ron were always there to support us when we lost our parents. I am grateful to Shelby for collecting and dispersing family history and doing her best to maintain those connections. She was too young and too good — we will miss her presence. Phil’s daughters–Deb, Jan, Theresa, Melanie
Such a caring and nice person. One day we will have a great reunion in Heaven!
What a wonderful lady Aunt Shelby was. She was so caring, giving, understanding and always there for her family. She called me every other day when dad was sick. Just to make sure I was ok and if there was anything she could do. She is in good hands now with dad, Uncle Melvin and Maw Maw and Paw Paw. Lots of prayers for the family. I feel for all of you. Remember and cherish all the great memories you have of her. That will get you through.
Aunt Shelby will be greatly missed! She was always there to give you her loving heart and a smile when it was needed. I remember when my grandfather (Melvin) passed away and she was there to remind me that he wasn’t in pain anymore and was up in heaven rejoicing with God. That gave me such comfort to know I will see him again. So in this time of sadness, I will remember all of the good memories until I see you again! I am keeping the remaining family in my thoughts & prayers! Sending you all my unconditional love through this tough time!
Ron, Yvette & DJ and families: Our thoughts and prayers go out to you during this difficult time. Just find comfort in knowing that Aunt Shelby is no longer in any pain and she is now in heaven making Uncle Gerald and Dad laugh.
Shelby was such a precious gift from God that our family was blessed to have. She had a spirit of kindness and love that was bottomless. We are all blessed to have known her.My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. Wanda(Hubbard) Foster
Shelby was a very special person. She always had a smile and a great laugh that was contagious. My fondest memories of her are when my family would go camping with her, Ron, Yvette, and D.J. That was many years ago but the great memories are as vivid as it was yesterday. She will be missed. God Bless. Mike Fisher & Family