Shelvy Jean Bouldin, 52, of McMinnville, Tenn., passed from this life on Monday, Nov. 19, 2012, at River Park Hospital, McMinnville, of a sudden illness. Family received friends on Wednesday, Nov. 21, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Gardens of Memory Funeral Home, McMinnville. Funeral services were held 1 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with Brother Tony Smedley officiating. Interment followed at Mt. View Cemetery on Highway 30, McMinnville. Shelvy was born in Pickens, S.C., on Oct. 26, 1960, a daughter of Mary L. (Kuykendall) and John C. Turner, who survive her. She is the wife of James E. Bouldin, McMinnville. She was a member of Protestant faith. She worked as a phlebotomist in the medical field. Shelvy also is survived by a daughter, Jennifer N. and husband, Josh Lane, Colona; a son, Josh E. and wife, Stephanie Bouldin, Colona; four sisters, Wanda K. Turner, Moline, Linda L. and husband, Mark Hudson, Moline, Cheryl D. Turner, Rock Island, Cindy M. and husband, Adam Walker, Manchester, Tenn.; a brother, John C. Jr. and wife, Sarah Turner, Moline. Several nieces; nephews; cousins; and a host of friends also survive. She also is survived by four grandchildren, Kegan and Caleb Lane, Desirae and Destiny Bouldin. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, John and Ella Turner, Lee and Lorene Kuykendall. To sign the online guestbook and leave a message to the family, visit www.gardensofmemoryfuneralhome.com.
Today is Wednesday, May 22, the 142nd day of 2013. There are 223 days left in the year. 1863 -- 150 years ago: Large quantities of ice from LaCrosse and Lake Pepin are beingshipped on ice boats, towed by steamers to St. Louis and points below. 1888 -- 125 years ago: With the Mississippi River at 18 feet above the low water stage,Rock Island is waging a valiant fight to keep the river from flooding the entire city. 1913 -- 100 years ago: Approval has been given by the city commission for paving 45thStreet between 7th and 11th Avenues. 1938 -- 75 years ago: Herndon Wright, of East Moline, has won the discus-throw title, by aheave of more than 140 feet, to set a new high school record at Champaign. 1963 -- 50 years ago: With the Selective Service Law recently extended by Congress forfour more years, Mrs. Hazel Doris reminded young men that they must register withinfive days after attaining their 18th birthday. 1988 -- 25 years ago: Over 500 Quad-Cities area retired volunteers were honoredrecently for their community services at a Retired Senior Volunteer Program luncheonat Palmer Auditorium in Davenport. Guest speaker, William Moffitt, director of productengineering of Deere & Co., spoke about leadership and stressed the importance ofcommunity volunteers.