Shelby Jean East, of Social Circle, passed away May 31, 2017 at 76 years of age. Devoted to her family, Shelby Jean was happiest when hosting Sunday dinners for her loved ones. She also enjoyed having beautiful flowers around the house and worked in her flower garden whenever possible. Preceding her in death was her husband of 51 years, Charles Frank East, Sr.; daughter, Tina Hix; and parents, Huie and Vera (Forrester) Moon.

Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law, Ruby and Steve Jones, Shelia and Cary Hawkins, all of Covington, Susan and Timothy Bell of Madison; son and daughter-in-law, Chuck and Carrie East of Covington; 10 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; sister and brother-in-law, Linda and James Stewart; as well as many nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services for Mrs. East will be held Saturday, June 3, 2017, 11 a.m., at Sharon Baptist Church, 5690 S. Sharon Church Road, Loganville, GA, with Rev. Adam Herrington and Rev. Todd Heil officiating. Interment will follow in Sharon Baptist Church Cemetery. Friends may visit with her family at Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, 1215 Access Road, in Covington, Friday, June 2, from 6 – 8 p.m.