Shelby Austin

Shelby Austin

1959-2024 (age 64)

Shelby Springfield Austin, age 64, of Ridgewood, passed away unexpectedly at the McEntire Hospital on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 following a sudden illness. Shelby was born on May 12, 1959 in Jones County and was the youngest daughter of Arnold Raymond Springfield Sr., and the late Mattie Frances Springfield. She was a member of Oak Baptist Church for numerous years where she had sang in the choir. Shelby worked for several years in textiles. 

In addition to her mother in 2024, she was preceded in death by her husband  Vince W. Scoggins in 2018. 

In addition to her father, Shelby is survived by her sons, Douglas Austin and wife Miranda, and Colby Austin, her brothers, Ray Springfield and wife Mildred, and Stanley Springfield and wife Reba, her sister, Barbara Springfield Scott and husband Ronnie, grandchildren, Toby Austin, Morgan Austin, and Megan Austin, and a number of nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 12:00 pm until 1:00 pm Saturday, March 23, 2024 at Oak Baptist Church. The service will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, March 23, 2024 at Oak Baptist Church with Reverend Tim Hopkins officiating. Interment will follow privately for the family in the Oak Baptist Church Cemetery. In addition to flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Oak Baptist Church Music Fund. The family has entrusted the Ridgewood Mortuary and Crematory with the arrangements.