The world lost Shelly far too soon on April 13, 2020. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her family. Please see below from her children, Matt, Brandon, and Carly:

"The world will never be the same without you mom. You brought so much joy and laughter to countless people along the way. An amazing mother that we could talk to about anything. A loving, caring and faithful wife that showed us what true love is. A friend that was always there for others. A mom to not just us, but to our significant others and all of our friends. And most of all the best freaking grandma in the world! I am so sorry you aren’t going to be here for your grand-babies, the role you were so destined to have and brought you the most joy. We will do our best to spoil them as much as you dreamed of doing! You are and will always be mom, gramma, and my best friend! I love you with all of my heart and you will be deeply missed. RIP Our beautiful guardian angel " - Matt

"What do you say when someone so important to so many people is gone too soon? Some days are easier than others but there will never be a day that goes by that I don’t think of you.

My selfish side is angry. I’m angry that you won’t be at my wedding. I’m angry we won’t have that mother/son dance. I’m angry that you’ll never get to meet any of my children. I’m angry that you were one semester away from your masters that you won’t get to finish. But there’s the rational side of me that knows you aren’t hurting anymore. And I know you’ll be at my wedding, and you’ll be there to dance with me. And you’ll be there when my children are born. We may not be able to see you but we will feel you. I feel you everywhere I go and that is such a blessing to me.

I can guarantee you one thing. My kids will know who their amazing, beautiful, chocolate-raspberry loving grandma is. And I know that you’ll be there for all of their big accomplishments as well as mine.

I miss you so much mom. You were taken far too soon but I know you’re in a better place and not hurting anymore. I know you’re up there with papa and uncle bob causing trouble for everyone and I can’t wait to see you all again. I love you and I’ll always carry you in my heart and in my memories.

I know that I’ll always feel your presence and I know that you’ll always be there. I love you mom. We all love you and we all miss you." - Brandon

"I am so happy you are no longer hurting and suffering. But I have no idea what I will do without you here with me. I am going to forever miss your beautiful big smile, your infectious and loud laugh, and those bright green eyes. I couldn’t have asked for a better mom or role model. You were and always will be my best friend. And I am so grateful God chose me to be your daughter and gave me the best 20 years with you. I find peace in knowing you are now with Papa again and that you both are watching over all of us. I miss you tremendously already and I love you beyond words, my sweet angel"- Carly