Emily Cook Shell, age 94, passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2019 at her home in Manassas, Virginia.
Mrs. Shell was born on April 29, 1925 in York, South Carolina to the late Robert Peter and Mary Julia (Culler) Cook.
Emily was the co-owner of Shell and Associates in Manassas. She was a member of various clubs; Woman’s Club of Haymarket, Evergreen Country Club and Sudley Club where she loved to play tennis. She was always involved in church activities. Emily was a lover of animals, an avid golf player and enjoyed traveling.
Predeceased by her first husband Robert A. LeLacheur, her second husband Mitchell R. Shell and her siblings: Robert Peter Cook, Margaret Rebecca Cook Hutchens, Joseph William Cook and Eugene Clark Cook.
Survivors include two daughters: Nita Eakin of Manassas, VA and Annette Peirce and husband Thomas of Marshall, VA; three grandchildren, Michael Sloper and wife Jennifer of Simpsonville, SC, Leslie Anne Peirce of Marshall, VA and Thomas Peirce, Jr. and wife Stephanie of Marshall, VA; four great grandchildren: Carson Sloper, Bennett Sloper, Thomas L. Peirce III and Penelope Sky Peirce.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM on Sunday, July 7, 2019 at Pierce Funeral Home, 9609 Center Street, Manassas where funeral services will be held 11:00 AM on Monday, July 8, 2019 with Rev. Janet Salbert officiating. Entombment will follow at Stonewall Memory Gardens, Manassas.
In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to: Prince William County Animal Shelter, 14807 Bristow Road, Manassas, VA 20112 in loving memory of Emily C. Shell.
Condolences may be sent to: www.piercefh.com
