Shelby Jean Wheeler

Shelby Jean Wheeler, 84, of Lancaster, Ohio went on to be with the LORD on Saturday evening, August 8, 2026 at Riverside Methodist Hospital due to natural causes.

Shelby was born on December 29, 1941 in Lexington, Kentucky. She was proceeded in death by her parents, Frederick Glover Turner and Emma Frances McBall, her Aunt Ruby, and her grandson, Justin Wayne Napier. 

During her life, Shelby became known for her love and devotion to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and her desire to lead her friends and family to the cross. 

Shelby Jean is survived by her children: William Darren Napier of Whiteland Indiana, Gary Wayne and Teresa Napier of Lancaster, Ohio, Michael Kevin Napier of Lawrenceburg, KY and Jaysherrie Tufts of Greenville, North Carolina. Grandchildren: William Michael and Dana Napier, Angela and Dan Reyes, Lynn Napier, Matthew and Christina Napier, Megan Napier, Chris and Misty Biggins, Jacob and Kaley Biggins, Lacy Napier, Moses Tufts, Myles Tufts, and many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.