Shelby J. Masden, 84, of Hoopeston, IL passed away at 9:33 A.M. Wednesday, March 22,2023 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL. She was born July 8, 1938, in Caledonia, MS, the daughter of Emmitt and Pearl (Williams) James. She married Rabon Hinkle on December 22, 1982, and he preceded her in death on November 21, 2020.
She was also preceded in death by her parents, four sisters,and four brothers.
She is survived by one daughter, Teri (Jesse) Hardin of Delphi, IN; one son, Mark (Valerie) Hinkle of wellington, IL; one sister, Delphia Carlisle of Merrillville, IN; three grandchildren, JoHanna (Dan) Gash, Cody (Karina) Hinkle, and Lauren (Conor) McIlrath; 6 great-grandchildren, Madison (Enrique) Aranda, Morgan (Isaiah) Debban, Nathaniel, Colby, and Alijah Gash, and Turner McIlrath; one great-great-grandchild, Haven Grace Aranda; and many nieces and nephews.
Shelby was a homemaker, caring for her family. In previous years, she worked as a custodian at Calumet High School in Gary, IN. She was a devoted member of New Beginnings of Hoopeston Church and was an evangelist in the community. Shelby was a woman of faith who enjoyed reading her Bible and listening to ministers preach on television. She also enjoyed attending the senior dances at Hoopeston Multi Agency, eating breakfast with the Henning's breakfast club at Autumn Fields, and spending time with her family.
A visitation will be held at 12:00 - 3:00 P.M. Monday March 27, 2023, at New Beginnings of Hoopeston Church, 204 E. Main St. Hoopeston, IL. The funeral service will follow the visitation and will begin at 3:00 P.M. Monday at the church with Pastor Stan Jackowski and Pastor Bruce McQuidgg officiating. A private family burial will be held.
Memorial donations may be made in memory of Shelby to New Beginnings of Hoopeston Church, 204 E. Main St. Hoopeston, IL 60942.
Please visit www.anderson-funeral-home.com to view Shelby's eteral tribute page and to send the family condolences.
Anderson Funeral Home in Hoopeston is handling the arrangements.