Shelby Jean Trent

Shelby Jean Carson Trent, 87, of Lynchburg went home to be with the Lord her Savior Saturday, December 21, 2024. She was the loving wife of the late Clayton Delaware Trent.

Shelby was born in Lynchburg on December 14, 1937. She was the daughter of the late Royal William Carson and Ruth Harless Carson. Shelby was a retired dental hygiene assistant and was a life-long member of Calvary Baptist Church.

She is survived by her son Richard Clayton Trent (Amy) of Lynchburg, two grandchildren; Summer Trent Garcia (J.J.) of Nokomis, Florida, and Richard Benjamin Trent of Raleigh, NC a great-grandson, Sage Clayton Garcia, and a step-great-granddaughter Lydia Ann Garcia, and brother Billy Carson (Judy) Lynchburg.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her beloved daughter Debbie Trent Grishaw.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Friday, December 27, 2024, at Calvary Baptist Church in Concord.

A celebration of Shelby’s life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, December 27, 2024, at Calvary Baptist Church in Concord with Pastor Chad Harris officiating. Interment will immediately follow at Calvary Baptist Church Cemetery. 

In lieu of flowers, please consider making contributions to Calvary Baptist Church, 9388 Village Hwy., Concord, VA 24538.

Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.