Shelby Jean (Mulvany) Clark, 86, of Danville, IL, passed from this life into eternity on June 21, 2026.
Shelby was born to Clyde and Pansy (Beard) Mulvany on October 22, 1939, in Iuka Township (IL).
Shelby is survived by her two sons: Miles (Jennifer) Clark of Danville, IL; and Bill Clark of Dyersburg, TN. She is also survived by her two grandchildren, Emily (Brock) Dieu of Danville, IL. and Christian Clark of Gallatin, TN. Also surviving are four great-grandchildren, Ryker Dieu, Madox Dieu, and Daxon Dieu of Danville, IL; and Ellie Mae Clark of Gallatin, TN. Her brothers, Carol (Mary) Mulvany, Lindell (Brenda) Mulvany, and sister Carolyn Page also survive; as well as many nieces and nephews and a special friend, Sherry Welker.
Shelby was preceded in death by her parents; her brothers Don Mulvany, Darrell Mulvany, and Mindy Clark, her daughter-in-law.
Shelby began school in a one room schoolhouse (Siloam), in Southern, IL. She graduated from Fairbury High School in 1956 and from a Business School in Kankakee, IL in 1957.
Shelby was employed at Warren G. Murray Developmental Center in Centralia, IL, for 18 years and served as a supervisor for the last few years there. She then worked in home care in Pompano Beach, FL, and in and around the Salem, IL, area. Shelby finished her working years at Shell Pipeline in Patoka, IL, serving as an Administrative Assistant for 10.5 years.
Though a very quiet spirit, Shelby held offices in several civic and community groups and was well respected among anyone who knew her. She served on the Residence Relations Board at Bowman Estates over the last few years and was well loved by residents and staff alike.
A special thanks to her traveling buddy, Sherry Welker. And to the entire staff at Bowman Estates. Their outpouring of love touched our family deeply.
A Celebration of Life will be held at Noon on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at CrossRoads Christian Church in Danville, Illinois, 3613 North Vermilion Street, Danville, Illinois 61832. Robbie Ketcherside will officiate. A Private Family burial will be in Shadden Cemetery in Iuka, Illinois. Visitation will be held from 10-Noon PM on Thursday, June 25, 2026 at the church in Danville, IL.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are requested to Shadden Cemetery in Iuka, Illinois.
Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Danville, Illinois, 3940 N Vermilion St., Danville, Illinois 61834, is assisting the family with arrangements.
The family invites you to share memories, photos, and messages of comfort on her tribute wall at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com .
