Shelby Jean Diver

Shelby Jean Thompson Diver, age 85, of Carthage passed away Thursday, August 15, 2024 at Peak Resources – Pinelake in Carthage.

A native of Moore County she was a daughter of the late Charlie and Pauline Bryant Thompson. Shelby worked in textiles for several years and also later in life worked as a manager at Hardees. 

After retirement she could be found most mornings at Hardee or McDonalds eating breakfast and drinking coffee with friends.

Sadly, over recent years her health declined and dementia took over her mind causing her to not be able to remember her friends and family and the life she once had.

She was preceded in death by her husband Lawrence Diver; son: Paul Sapiro; brother: Stoney Thompson.

She is survived by her son Richard Adcox (Cornellia) of Madison, IN; sisters Pat Carlyle of Virginia Beach, VA; Shirley Caviness of (Caviness Town) Robbins, Becky Clary of Norfolk, VA, Tinker Willliams of (Putnam) Carthage; brother: Charles Thompson; grandchildren Gypsie and Melanie; great-grandchildren Greyson, Paul and John. 

A committal service will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 21, at Putnam Friends Church Cemetery followed by a funeral service in the church.

Services entrusted to: Fry & Prickett Funeral Home

Online condolences may be made at: PinesFunerals.com