Gaynelle Shively
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Gaynelle Johnson Shively, age 92 of Lynchburg, VA passed away Friday, July 1, 2022 at Westminster Canterbury in Lynchburg after a long illness. Born February 14, 1930 in Lynchburg, she was the daughter of Willie Lyman Johnson and Daisy Estelle Wood Johnson. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Edwin Shively, Jr., who died on October 12, 2001. She was also predeceased by three brothers, Lyman Johnson and Edward Johnson of Lynchburg, VA and Harold Johnson of Gretna, VA.
She is survived by two daughters, Stella Shively and husband Bill Wilson, Jr. of Chichester, NH and Robbin Shively and her partner Jeff Basseches of Kittery, ME. She is also survived by her sister, Rebecca Harker and husband Jack of Lynchburg, VA and numerous nieces and nephews and their families.
Gay and Ed lived for many years in Charlotte and Ocean Isle Beach, NC before returning to Lynchburg, VA. Gay loved gardening, crafting, sewing, painting, decorating and antiquing. She and Ed loved to travel and among other places visited the Southwest, Nova Scotia and Scotland.
The family would like to thank Virginia Long and the many staff members at Westminster Canterbury for the assistance and care they provided for many years. Whitten Timberlake Chapel is assisting the family and condolences may be sent to the family by visiting dignitymemorial.com.
A columbarium garden service will be held at a future date at Saint Andrew Presbyterian Church in Lynchburg, VA. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Westminster Canterbury or Saint Andrews Presbyterian Church.
To send online condolences to the family, please visit www.whittentimberlake.com. Whitten Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Timberlake Chapel, is serving the family.