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Shelley Elston Obituary

SHELLEY ANN (SHADY) ELSTON, 42, of Fort Wayne, died Monday, Nov. 5, 2007, at Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home, Fort Wayne, after a lengthy battle with cancer. She was a self-employed Mary Kay Skin Care Consultant and she had been employed by Tom's Donuts, Angola. Born June 24, 1965, in Angola, she was the daughter of Robert and Karen (Goodhew) Elston. Surviving are her four children, Misty Clark of Auburn, James (Alecia) Roark III of Avilla, Robert High and Amanda Shady, both of Fort Wayne; four grandchildren, Trevor Roark, Kaylea, Lucian, and Izzak Bruggner; companion, Dave Richison of Fort Wayne; mother and stepfather, Karen (Thomas) Halladay of Fremont; father and stepmother, Robert (Ginny) Elston of Angola; brothers, Jim (Kim) Elston of Angola, Wes (Crimson) Parrish of Fremont, Bill Elston of Fort Wayne, Todd Hinen of Angola, and Chad Hinen of Quincy, Mich.; and three sisters, Connie (Ed) Sholl of Pleasant Lake, Cheri King of Chicago, Ill. and Julie (Jon) Slate of Woodburn. Funeral service is 11 a.m. Friday at Oberlin-Ford Funeral Home, 3985 East Church St., Hamilton, with Pastor Randy VanDyne officiating. Visitation is from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Interment will follow service in Hamilton Cemetery. Memorials to the Shelley Ann Elston Memorial Fund, c/o First Federal Savings Bank of Angola, 212 East Maumee St., Angola, IN 46703. Condolences may be sent and the guest register signed at www.oberlin-ford.com

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers from Nov. 7 to Nov. 8, 2007.

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Dave Richison

November 1, 2020

Where is the anniversary of Shelley’s passing approaches yet again I can still remember her smile. Though life has gone on her memory has not faded we love you Shelley.

Amanda S

December 13, 2007

My mother was a great person. I don't know where I would be if it weren't for her. I keep trying to tell myself that she is in a better place and isn't in anymore pain, but the child in me wants my mom back. I know she will always be with me, and I will forever wish she could be here physically with me. But just knowing how much she cared about me and my sister and brothers will help me live the rest of my life to it's fullest. I LOVE YOU MOMMA. I miss you so much.

Angie Brown

November 14, 2007

I would like to express my sypathies to all of Shelley's family. Shelley had stayed with my family and I in Hicksville, years ago when Misty was just a toddler. We lost touch and I hadn't been able to locate where she was living. I had thought about her and the kids many times over the years and my heart is saddened to hear of her passing.

Dave Richison

November 12, 2007

Shelley was the Love of my life. I do not know what I am going to do without her, but know that she is with me in spirit. Thanks to the support that people have shown for Shelley and the Love they have expressed. To Shelley's family I can only say she Loved you all with all her heart. Our Angel now watches over all of us for eternity, without pain, no more suffering. We will miss her so very much.

Randi Lincoln

November 8, 2007

To the family of our precious Shelley...May you all know what a positive star Shelley was and still is to her Mary Kay sisters. Her strength was such an inspiration to all of us to keep on going...even when it is tough. God will have much pretteir angels now that Shelley is there. Our hearts are heavy, but, praise God, Shell is no longer in pain or suffering. We will look forward to seeing you again soon, Shelley.
Randi Lincoln & the Rainbow Unit

Rod Parrish

November 8, 2007

I thought I would know what to say, but don't as losing a child of my own I know there is nothing that can be said other than I am thinking about everyone, and praying for you at this time. I am so very sorry.

Todd Parrish

November 8, 2007

My thoughts go out to the family.
May God give the family strength to go through this difficult time.
With love and prayers I wish my brothers and sisters the comfert only God can give.

Paula Woodward-McDonald

November 8, 2007

I remember the beautiful child she was and wish I had known the wonderful woman she became. She will be missed by many, but never forgotten.

Kim Baldwin

November 7, 2007

Our thoughts & prayers are with all of you at this time. With Sympathy,
Cousin Kimmie & family

Lynne Oliver

November 7, 2007

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

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