Rachelle Smith, 39

Rachelle “Shell” Smith, 39, of Paducah passed away at 9:39 PM on Thursday, December 17, 2020 at Mercy Health – Lourdes Hospital in Paducah.

Rachelle was formerly employed with her family business at Munals Donut Shop and The Rib Cage and she was of the Baptist faith. Shell loved being a mother to her two sons. She was a caring person, and she loved her pets.

She is survived by her father, Gary (Amy) Doom of Tiline, KY; mother, Tonya (Angel White) Loyd of Ledbetter; two sons, Amarie Smith of Paducah, DeShon Smith of Paducah and their father, Joseph Smith of Paducah; grandmother, Frances Shekell of Smithland; brother, Brent Doom of Ledbetter; several nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Bill Shekell, Willis and Barbara Doom; uncles, Barnell Doom, Leslie Shekell, David Shekell.

Funeral services will begin at 1:00 PM on Monday, December 21, 2020 at Hughes Funeral Home in Paducah with Bro. Dennis Lawrence officiating.

Visitation will be held from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Monday at the funeral home.

Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions made to the American Diabetes Association, PO Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312.

You may leave a message of sympathy or light a memorial candle online at www.hughesfuneral.com.

Hughes Funeral Home of Paducah is in charge of arrangements.