Shelby Jean Duke

Shelby Jean Duke, 86 of Blue Ridge, VA was welcomed into the arms of our Heavenly Father on Tuesday, June 9, 2026. Born and raised in Dugspur, VA, Shelby was the oldest of seven children and a country girl at heart. Shelby loved to talk, loved flowers, receiving cards, going out to eat, being surrounded by her family and friends, and enjoyed watching Nascar, American Idol, and The Bachelor. Shelby is preceded in death by the love of her life, Curtis, mother and father Mildred and Mark Huff, brothers Donnie and Wayne Huff, step-brother Hoover Huff, step-sister Christine Emkalns, and son-in-law Chad Goad. Shelby leaves behind her four children- Tony (Windy) Duke, Dwayne (Mary) Duke, Lisa (Jerry) Ayers, and Angie Goad. Eleven grandchildren- Danielle (Victor) Resendez, Kayla (Justin) Humbert, Tori Duke (Jon Braunstein), Dakota Duke, Hunter (Kaitlyn) Duke, Hannah Duke (Tyler Brown), Arabella Heath, Stevie Ayers, Garrett (Kristin) Ayers, Tessa Goad, and Travis Goad. Five great-grandchildren- David Perez, Jewell Resendez, Sophie Humbert, Scarlett Duke, and Jackson Ayers. She also leaves behind sister Ruthie (Randolph) Gardner of North Carolina, Darrell (Kathryn) Huff of Dugspur, many nieces, nephews, and beloved friends. Shelby was so loved and will be missed immensely by all. Family would like to extend sincere gratitude to the nurses and staff of 9 CST PCU and 10S Palliative at Roanoke Memorial Hospital for their unwavering love and care over the past two weeks. Family will be having a private gathering to celebrate Shelby's life, however they welcome loving thoughts and prayers during this time.