Shelby Jean Koch

Shelby Jean Koch of Aberdeen died Tuesday, April 5 at her home. She was 48. Born in Havre de Grace she was the daughter of the late Charles and Annie Marie (Spurlin) Sexton. Mrs. Koch was employed for 25yrs. At Aberdeen Proving Ground, first as a data collector then as an engineer technician. She was a member of Mt. Calvary Free Will Baptist Church. She loved animals, especially bird watching, playing pool, cooking, and dancing and spending time with her family. She is survived by her son Jacob R. Koch of Aberdeen; daughters Shannon Budnick of Aberdeen and Sarah Snyder and her husband Josh of Aberdeen; her companion Barry Childress; brothers, Howard Sexton and wife Betty of Aberdeen, Charles D. Sexton, Sr. and his late wife Midgie of Port Deposit, Carl Sexton and his wife Janet of Aberdeen, and Jamie and Dennis Sexton both of Richmond, VA; grandchildren, Jayden Wagner and Cole Snyder both of Aberdeen and her former husband James R. Koch. She is also survived by many friends. A visitation will be held on Thursday, April 7 from 2-4 and 7-9pm at the Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home where funeral service conducted by Deacon Stanley Parnell will be held on Friday, April 8th at 11:00am. Interment will be in Harford Memorial Gardens. Pallbeares were Buddy, Dwayne, Richard, Bobby, Howard, Jr., Matt, Chris, and T.J. Sexton Contributions in Shelby's memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 353, Aberdeen, MD 21001. Funeral Home: Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home 333 South Parke Street Aberdeen, MD US 21001