Shelby Elrod

Ms. Shelby Elrod age 88, of Albertville, Alabama, died on Monday, November 9, 2026, at Shepherd’s Cove Hospice.

A funeral service will be held at Eleven o’clock am on Thursday, November 12, 2026, in the McRae Chapel with Bro. David Lackey officiating. Interment will follow in the Memory Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday from 10:00 am – 11:00am at the funeral home.

Ms. Elrod was born in Alabama on April 27, 1938, to Otto & Pernie Hester Robinson Gilliland. She was retired from the Crossroads Mall where she was the manager for many years.

Ms. Elrod is survived by her Son: Jeff Wilson (Renee) of Albertville. Grandchildren: Tara & David Murphy, Shay & Matt Crawford, Chase Wilson (Hallie), Morgan Posey, Dylan Posey & Mother: Diana. Great Grandchildren: RaLeigh Crawford, Reed Crawford, Rorie Crawford, Kayden Wilson, Shelby Lynn Murphy, Rhyan Crawford. Brothers: Frankie & Linda Gilliland of Locust Fork, Danny & Pam Gilliand of Sumter, Randy & Regina Gilliland of Oneonta.

Ms. Elrod was preceded in death by her Parents: Otto & Pernie Gilliland. Son: Terry Posey.

Pallbearers will be Chase Wilson, David Murphy, Dylan Posey, Matt Crawford, Reed Crawford, Tommy Gilliland.