Mrs. Shelby Jean Bullard Bodiford, age 81, of Lenoir, NC, formerly of Lumberton, NC, passed away Friday, April 17, 2020, at her home. She was born in Robeson County on March 18, 1939 to the late Sandy Bullard and the late Helen Branch Bullard.

Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Hubert Allen Bodiford.

She is survived by three daughters: Kimberly B. Farthing (David) of Lenoir, NC, Tabatha B. Bullard of Red Springs, NC, and Connie B. Britt of Lumberton, NC; nine grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren; two brothers, Bruce Bullard (Hattie) of Tarboro, NC and Archie Bullard (Susan) of Red Springs, NC; and two sisters, Janice Bryan (Donald) of Boiling Springs, NC and Carolyn Strickland (Jimmy) of Lumberton, NC.

A private graveside service will be held at Gardens of Faith Cemetery in Lumberton, NC with Dr. Rev. Kelly Bullard officiating.

Due to current circumstances surrounding the Coronavirus, a memorial service will be planned and announced at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to West Lumberton Baptist Church, 2320 W. 5 ^th Street, Lumberton, NC  28358.