Obituary of Shelby Jean Lambert Hocutt

Shelby Casselman Lambert Hocutt, 82, widow of Walter Hocutt, passed away Sunday, May 28, 2023, at NHC in Murrells Inlet. Born on August 6, 1940, in Kingstree, she was a daughter of the late Oden Casselman and the late Mildred Hayes Casselman. Mrs. Hocutt worked at Gene Ward’s Country Store for many years and enjoyed baking cakes, cooking, and being around her family. In her younger years, Mrs. Hocutt lived her life to the fullest and enjoyed making others laugh. Survivors include two children, Melody Welch and Charles William Lambert both of Georgetown; three grandchildren, April Zakis (Lee) of Georgetown, Lori Hammond (Kenny) of Georgetown and Allison Welch (Austin Plogman) of Georgetown; four great-grandchildren, Kaitlyn Bartleson (Dakota) of Andrews, Lilly Britt of Georgetown, Davin Hammond of Georgetown and Bailee Hammond of Georgetown; two sisters, Pearl Rowell of Trio and Barbara Thornell (Bobby) of Andrews; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Larry Welch; and a brother-in-law, Victor Rowell. Graveside services will be held at 2 PM Friday, June 2, 2023, in Andrews Memorial Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8 PM Thursday at Ridgeway Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Ridgeway Funeral Home, 2918 Highmarket St. Georgetown, SC 29440. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.ridgewayfh.com Ridgeway Funeral Home of Georgetown is in charge of the arrangements. (843) 485-4242