Shelba Jean Hoots, 85, of Jacksonville, IL, passed away Saturday, June 29, 2024, at her home.

She was born January 3, 1939, in Winchester, the daughter of Fred and Phyllis (Moss) Fletcher. She married Delmar E. Hoots on April 30, 1961, in Winchester and he preceded her in death on November 22, 2020.

She is survived by two sons, Mark (Peggy) Hoots and Michael Hoots (companion Kim Tenhouse), both of Jacksonville; and two grandchildren, Darren Hoots of Collinsville and Amber Hoots (companion Simon Cohrs) of Hamburg, Germany.

Mrs. Hoots was graduate of Winchester High School. Early in her life she worked at Armstrong Junior High School in the cafeteria. She then attended nursing school and became a Licensed Practical Nurse, working at Jacksonville Memorial Hospital for many years until her retirement. She was a member of First Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School. She had also been a member of the Explorer's Bible Study. Shelba enjoyed baking for church gatherings, and especially enjoyed boating, skiing, and spending time with her family.

A graveside funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at Jacksonville Memorial Lawn Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Alzheimer's Association. The Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Jacksonville is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be left at buchanancody.com.