Shelby Jean Bare Custer, 83, of Fulks Run, VA died March 12, 2023 at her residence.

She was born June 28, 1939 in Rockingham County, to the late Charles Franklin and Kammie Edna Mumbert Bare.

Shelby was a bus driver with Rockingham County Public Schools for 30+ years.  She had worked at H.D. Lee Company; Family Farm Market in Timberville; and was the co-owner of Custer's Used parts along with her son.  She was a member of Independent Community Church, and a member of Fulks Run Ruritan Club.  She also took in foster children.  She loved fishing and animals.

On June 12, 1954 she married Elwood David Custer, who preceded her in death January 16, 2016.

Surviving are four sons, Clemet Custer and wife Sharon of Fulks Run, Frank Custer and wife Kathy of Fulks Run, Terry Custer and wife Sue of Luray, Denzel Custer and wife Mary Lou of Fulks Run; one daughter, Deborah Bare and husband Gene of Fulks Run; 7 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; 1 step-grandchild; 2 step great-grandchildren; 1 half-brother; 1 half-sister; caretaker, Joey Dove; and her dog, Gracie.

Her granddaughter, Tammy Bare Stroop, preceded her in death.

Pastor Richard Delawder, Jerry Shiflet, and Ronnie Fulk will conduct a funeral service 11:00 AM Friday at Mtn. Grove Church of the Brethren in Fulks Run.  Burial will be in the Mtn. Grove Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 6 PM – 8 PM Thursday at Grandle Funeral Home in Broadway.

Memorial contributions may be made to Independent Community Church, c/o Nancy Reedy 18911 Brocks Gap Rd., Bergton, VA  22811.