Shelby J. (Whaley) Breeze

Shelby J. Breeze age 84 years, of Manchester, Ohio passed away on Friday, October 3, 2025 at the Hospice of Hope Care Center in Maysville, Kentucky.  Shelby was born on August 21 1941, in West Union, Ohio.  The daughter of the late Chester “Jack” and Georgia (Bentley) Whaley. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Dallis Breeze, sisters Anna Ruth Breeze, Shirley McKenzie, Rosalie Blythe, grandson Ethan Downs, great great granddaughter Khaleesi Osborne.

Shelby was a dedicated wife, mother and grandmother, she retired from farming and Cox’s IGA.

Survivors include her children Peggy Downs and Jeff of Seaman, Ohio; Pam Fawley and Chuck of Manchester, Ohio; Randy Simmons and Pam of Cincinnati, Ohio; Alexa Roush and Adam of Manchester, Ohio; Dallas (Bo) Breeze of Manchester, Ohio; one sister Susie Kidder and Jim of Leesburg, Florida; 19 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren, and five great great grandchildren. Very Special friends Gay Trotter, Judy Calvert, Judy Gray, Buck Campbell and Robert Lee Roush and many nieces and nephews. She was loved by many.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 7:00 P.M. at the Thompson-Meeker Funeral Home, with Rob Blythe, officiating. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7:00 P.M. the evening of the service, with cremation to follow

Memorials can be made to the Hospice of Hope, Maysville, Kentucky.

Family and friends can sign Shelby’s online guestbook @www.meekerfuneralhomes.com

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