Shelby Jean Medeguari, a resident of Carrollton, Texas passed away August 21, 2024 at the age of 86. She was born on January 12, 1938, to Oma Lee Murphey and Winters Murphey in Clarksville, Tennessee. She contracted polio at the age of 6 which affected her legs, and was in the hospital for over a year having multiple surgeries, treatment, and learning to walk again. Shelby quickly learned to live with her disability and could do everything all the other kids could do, albeit with a limp. Shelby lettered in golf, and graduated at the age of 16 from Mumford High School 54’ in Detroit Michigan. She began her career as a secretary at General Motors, later married and had her only child Terri Lynn in 1958. She was a devoted girl mom making sure her daughter was always well dressed, well read, and charming! Shelby moved to Texas in 1979 after her first granddaughter, Heather was born. She resumed her career in Dallas as a secretary with Firestone until she retired.
Shelby met the love of her life and soul mate, Peter Medeguari, and they celebrated their love and commitment to each other on their wedding day, November 2, 1985, in Dallas, Texas. Shelby was deeply connected to her family and had a rich, fulfilling life. Shelby was also an avid fan of all sports, reader and movie goer. She shared her love through entertaining family and friends, cooking, dancing, weekly card games, and going on annual vacations with them.
Shelby is survived by her beloved husband, Peter Medeguari, of Carrollton, Texas; daughter, Terri Roberts, of Aubrey, Texas; stepdaughter, Victoria Rios (Carlos), of Flagstaff, Arizona; stepson, Victor Medeguari, of Douglas, Arizona; grandchildren, Heather Cunningham (Chad), of Celina, Texas, Ava Rios, and Carlos Rios Jr; two great grandsons, Christian and Carson Cunningham; and a host of cousins and friends, who will dearly miss her and forever cherish her memory.
Shelby was preceded in death by her parents, Winters and Oma Murphey; grandson, Ross Dale; and granddaughter, Chelsea Davis.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, August 29, 2024, at Berkshire Chapel, 9073 Berkshire Chapel, Frisco, Texas 75033. The service will also be live streamed at the following link: https://celebrationoflife.tv/blog/shelby-jean-medeguari. After the service, the recorded live stream will be available for viewing at the same link location. Following the funeral, a procession will make its way to Ridgeview West Memorial Park for a committal service.
The family will receive guests during a visitation from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at Berkshire Chapel, 9073 Berkshire Chapel, Frisco, Texas 75033.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Tunnels to Towers Foundation. www.t2t.org