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for Shelly Martin
Sponsored by her mom and dad-Ralph and Leslie Martin.
Deborah Jones
May 15, 2025
Precious Shelly, you will never be forgotten. Everyone who knew and loved you, and even so many who didn´t even know you, mourn you. The important thing to remember is that there will be a great reunion one day! That is the hope we all rely on and look forward to, praise Jesus! In your perfection, you know no sorrow anymore. No pain. No longing to be somewhere else. I´m so thankful for that Heavenly promise. Love you and see you soon.
Linda Ternet
May 13, 2025
Happy Heavenly Birthday, Shelly. Wish you were here with your family celebrating your birthday. Know you are loved and remembered not just today but everyday. ❤
Marie Thompson
March 21, 2025
Thinking of Shelly today and reminded that my mom passed on the same day different year. We hold fast to our memories, special dates, pictures, conversations, sweet remembrances. Love to Ralph and Leslie, Joel and Todd. Marie Thompson
Linda Ternet
March 21, 2025
Thinking of you and your precious family today, Shelly. Even though it's been 20 years, you are still remembered and loved. You were the cutest little girl and grew into a beautiful young woman whose life ended too soon. You would adore you nieces and nephews and probably would have had a family of your own by now. I know that you are in God's hands, but your family and friends still miss you very much.
mom
March 20, 2025
My memories have been on all the adventures we had throughMy wo dance competitions. Nothing made my heart soar with happiness like seeing you dance. Solos, duets, trios, groups....I loved them all. Your personality was like one judge said....dazzling!!!! My world will never be as bright or happy without you. We will always miss you and ache to hear you laugh or see your smile.
Marcia
March 20, 2025
I´m thinking of you, Shelly and your family. I visited your grave earlier this month and thought that the pink princess balloon and the you´re so special balloon suited you perfectly. Your family and friends miss you so much. Shelly will always live in our hearts and be remembered in our thoughts and prayers.
Deborah Jones
March 9, 2025
Shelly, each time I see your picture with that beautiful smile, it makes me smile, too. Your smile was, and always will be, contagious. Always loved and never forgotten.
mom
March 8, 2025
holding the memories of my beautiful, precious baby close today
Deborah Jones
December 22, 2024
Merry Christmas in Heaven, sweet Shelly. I can´t imagine the celebration going on in Heaven during this special time. You are truly missed and loved.
Linda Ternet
December 21, 2024
Merry Christmas to the most beautiful angel dancing in heaven. Shelly, you are still missed so much by your family and friends.
Casey Reeve
December 21, 2024
Leslie Martin
December 21, 2024
Christmas is so different without you. I will never forget the first one without you. I walked into the living room all along that morning. I looked up and on the ceiling there was a lady bug. I was not alone.
Leslie Martin
December 3, 2024
After 20 years without you many things have changed but the devastation of our lives without you never does.
Leslie Martin
August 18, 2024
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Leslie Martin
August 18, 2024
I see little girls going to dance and of course it takes me back to our days at Beverly's Dance. Dance filled your days with learning, giving it your all and fun. There were times when you were tired but you kept on. Competitions were a time to have fun with friends but still perform the best you could. I am thankful that we shared all that time together. You sparkled on stage with your personality and shining smile. Your tap, jazz, clogging and ballet were always so entertaining..So Many people loved to see you dANCE
Leslie
August 8, 2024
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August 7, 2024
i have covid mu sweet/ just laying in bed at 2:30 thinking about you and what you might be doing. Working on project for a new building, putting a beauiful child back to bed. you had many goals to full fill and God tells us they will be. I would love to hear your views of our messed up world today. I would love to just hear voice and loud shrill laugh. No words can express how much I need you.
mom
July 1, 2024
20 years and i think of you night and day. My gifted, talented child.
Marcia
March 21, 2024
I can´t believe it´s been twenty years since beautiful twenty year old Shelly went to heaven. Shelly will always be remembered and missed with love. Always in our hearts and prayers, Leslie and Ralph.
Linda Ternet
March 21, 2024
Hugs and prayers for the Martin family, not just today but everyday, on the loss of beautiful Shelly. Wish she was here chasing her dreams and doing great things in this world. She will always be loved and remembered .
Linda Ternet
March 21, 2024
Thinking of you today, Shelly, and wish you were here with your family. You still had a lot of dreams and living to do. I know you would have made a difference in this world and accomplished great things. You are still loved and remembered here on this earth.
Brett Schmidtchen
March 21, 2024
I can only shake my head today, having seen twenty years pass. Twenty years; nearly half my life has been spent remembering Shelly. Keeping her memory with me, in my heart. Her smile shines still, I see it in many places. I feel the warmth for that smile, from my memories. I'm proud to have the lasting memories I have; thankful for our time spent at one of the most special places on earth (Auburn!). I miss Shelly always, especially today.
Deborah Jones
March 20, 2024
Shelley, it´s so hard to believe it´s been 20 years since I got that terrible phone call at work that you had passed from this world to your eternal home. I found it almost impossible to believe it then and still feel the same way, even after 20 years. When I realize that you have been gone from this earth for as many years as you lived here, it doesn´t seem real. You are still so loved and so missed. Forever and always.
Mom
March 20, 2024
I love you baby girl. Every day I think about you. How would our lives be different? Oh they would be so different. I met your friend Connely this year. What a great musician! Rural Studio is having a 30 year celebration. I know you loved it there.
Casey Reeve
March 20, 2024
We love and miss you Shelly . You are not forgotten.. We can´t wait to see you again one day.
Marie Thompson
March 18, 2024
Dear Ralph & Leslie, it´s hard to believe it´s been 20 years since Shelly went to be with the Lord. My heart goes out to your family in this loss. The only comfort I can give you is knowing that one day you will see her again. God` promise to us all who have asked him into our hearts as our Lord and Savior. Love you !
Sandra McMahan
March 13, 2024
On March 20, 2024, 20 years will have passed. This is incredible. We will never understand how why she was taken so young until we reach Heaven.
Mike Bagby
March 11, 2024
Shelly is with us for the duration. Our thoughts and remeberances of her are always full of warmth and comfort. We l9ved her the. We l9ve her now. We will l9ve her forever.
Robert Burton
March 10, 2024
Say a prayer for you and Ralph, and the rest of your family everyday. For a little peace for each of you.
Leslie Martin
March 9, 2024
A friend sent this message to me today. I removed the names but it was an answer to prayer for a pick me up today as I was so down!!!!!
Hey Leslie
Didn´t know whether I should say this or not but decided you may appreciate it. A young man, ........., came & gave us a quote on taking trees down in our yard. We started taking about high school so I asked where he had gone. He said Clay Chalkville so I asked if he knew Shelley Martin. He said he knew her but she probably didn´t know him then he said, " she was a real pretty little blonde girl but unfortunately lost her life in a car accident."
I said yes & that her mother graduated high school with me. He said she was as sweet as she was pretty. Just wanted you to know someone you´ve maybe never heard of remembers your beautiful Shelley.
Leslie Martin
March 9, 2024
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Linda Ternet
March 21, 2023
Thinking of you today, Shelly, and your sweet family. Know that you are loved and will never be forgotten. You will always be in my thoughts and prayers.
Deborah Jones
March 18, 2023
Shelly, it’s so hard to believe you’ve been in Heaven almost 20 years. Almost as long as you were on this earth. Even though, at the time, it seemed to those who loved you like life could never go on without you, somehow it did. You are never forgotten, always spreading joy with your beautiful smile. Even after all these years, your accomplishments are still amazing. You left an indelible mark on this world. What a joyful reunion it will be in Heaven one day when your family is reunited.
Vicki Howell
March 18, 2023
Shelly will always be deeply missed no matter how long she has been gone from this earth!! She always had such a beautiful smile and sweet disposition about her!! ❤❤❤
Mike Bagby
March 18, 2023
Thoughts and conversations about Shelly still makes us smile. She left an awesome footprint in the lives of people she knew and loved. An amazing legacy to cherish for all that miss her.
Robert Burton
March 17, 2023
In my prayers always.
Robert
Mom
January 8, 2023
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Mom
January 8, 2023
Do you remember our family picture? I think you were in the 2nd grade. Lord, how I miss you. You have a new great niece. You would love her.
Robert Burton
January 6, 2023
The day before Connie's mom passed away, she was talking to a health care worker at the place where she resided. The nurse passed this on to Connie a few days later. Rachel told the nurse that she would love where she was going, it was so beautiful. There were flowers everywhere, so many colors. There was singing. She went on to describe other wonders she had seen. Most of all, she said it was so peaceful. The next morning she was found asleep, resting in the hands of her Savior. I know I cannot understand the fullness of your loss. But I can get a glimpse in my mind of Shelly being in a place that is nothing but beauty and peace. Her beauty and personality just adding onto what God has prepared for those who believe.
Always here for you all,
Robert
Marie Thompson
January 5, 2023
Leslie & Ralph
Always on my mind when Shelley has another birthday or another year passes of her homegoing to heaven. My mind goes to all the many things she did in the short time she was here on earth. The lives touched with her smile and servants heart. We miss her but standing on the promises of Christ our king. We will see her again one day. Love you all.
Mike Bagby
January 3, 2023
We still miss that sweet, sweet smile and sunny disposition. Just speaking her name always brings a smile.
Harriet and Mike
Leslie Martin
January 2, 2023
flag at half mast in Newbern, Al in honor of Shelly
Linda Ternet
March 18, 2022
Another year has passed without you in this world, but your memory is still alive here. Your sweet parents , family, and friends still love and miss you so much. I know you're an angel in heaven doing great things. You will always be in our hearts.
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March 18, 2022
18 years ago Shelly was totally immersed in the Rural Studio program through the architecture dept of Auburn U. She loved the program and was dedicated to its mission. My life without her is just going through the motions but when I think of her I remember what Rural Studio meant to her.
Robert and Connie
March 17, 2022
Will be thinking of you today. She, as her mom, was a special person.
Much love
Mike Bagby
March 17, 2022
Shelly,
18 yrs is a long time in this world. Rest assured that you have not been forgotten and never will. Your young life in this world left a legacy with your family and friends that has proven the test of time. It will continue for several generations.
Lots of love to you, Ralph and Leslie
Harriet and Mike
Marie Thompson
March 17, 2022
Smiling down at her family forever and keeping watch over them. Standing on Gods promises that one day we will see her again. Love you all
Brett Schmidtchen
March 17, 2022
Had my Irish breakfast today with a little prayer for my sweet friend, Shelly. I smiled thinking of your great big smile and chuckled at some of your endearing phrases. You are never far from the front of my thoughts and I still miss you dearly. Time hasn't really made anything easier, just emboldened my fondness and my memory of you. As Auburn gets set to play basketball tomorrow I know you will have your eye on the score. We were together as an Auburn Family before we even realized what we were. Rest easy Shelly, I miss you.
Valle
May 14, 2021
Was a beautiful young lady❤Miss her
Linda Ternet
May 13, 2021
Happy Birthday, sweet Shelly. All of your family and friends still love and miss you so much. Your memory still lives on in everyone's hearts. Thinking of you on your birthday.
Marie Thompson
May 13, 2021
Happy Heavenly Birthday Shelly...
Leslie
May 12, 2021
Tomorrow is your birthday. I am trying to focus on hearing your laugh, seeing your smile and remembering the fun and happy times. There are no words in our language to express how I miss you and what your absence has done to my life. I love you.
Pamela (Raetz) Stephenson
March 23, 2021
I Love reading all these memories as they come through and I wanted you to know, Leslie, how much Shelly shaped my life. She definitely contributed to the person I am today and I am forever grateful for that. I used to see her and think 'I should be more like Shelly' as she always had an air of happiness around her that drew everyone in. I know I'm not the only one who felt her influence. She lives on to this day in all the people she made better just by knowing her.
Brett Schmidtchen
March 22, 2021
Sweet Shelly, it's hard to believe that this many years have passed. I still have the same smile when I think of you, think of our memories. I also still have the same pain and sadness thinking of what would have been. I love the impact that you made in my life and I will always let that triumph over anything else.
Courtney Garrett
March 21, 2021
My heart still aches. I can still hear you and close my eyes to see us young and vibrant. Writing on this day is always so hard for me. And now as a mother it can feel very debilitating— but I know Jesus is still on His throne. I know that loss does not exist in heaven. I know that your life was meaningful, filled with purpose and still unfolding in the hearts of many. The angels must have sang for you and you must have danced for them. Every day i wonder what we would say - what would we feel if we could sit across from one another. I pray that my children experience the awe and wonder of friendship as we did Shelly. With tears streaming just as fresh as the first day you left, I love you with a depth that only the vibrancy of youth could know or understand.
linda ternet
March 21, 2021
Thinking of you and Brittany today, Shelly. Your mom has kept your memory alive all these years . Both of you grew up to be beautiful and outstanding young women. Sadly for your family and friends, God wanted you with him. I know this is a hard day for your family . May your spirit be with them today and always for you are loved so much.
Leslie
March 21, 2021
Leslie Martin
March 21, 2021
Today has been so rough. I don't know if anyone much sees these any more but I still love to post. Shelly, Lord have mercy I still miss you so very very much. I woke up at 3:21 this morning...March (3) 21. I know you are waiting on us along with your memaw and papaw.
Shelly and Brittany
Leslie Martin
March 18, 2021
my daughter, my soul, my life.. Lord help me as I continue to think about you every day and miss your laugh, hugs, and even our arguments. I wonder how different our lives would be if you were still here.
Marie Thompson
March 16, 2021
Another year passes and you are never far from our thoughts. Time and distance took your precious family in other directions. I still miss them and remember when we met them. God placed us together to minister to one another when you passed. My mom passed on the same day just 9 years later. Rest sweet angels in the arms of our Jesus. One day we will have a sweet reunion in the sky. Love you Leslie & Ralph. ❤
Momma
March 15, 2021
Mom
March 13, 2021
Another year is fast approaching without you my sweet child. How I wonder what life would be like if you were with us. Would you be any architect designing decent low cost housing? Would there be beautiful grandchildren to join Tyler, Griffin , Rayne and Zach ? Life is not as it should be but as God knew it would. I trust His promise and can't wait to be with you again.
Mike Bagby
March 22, 2020
Leslie and Ralph, with all of the fear, angst and uncertainty over this Coronavirus floating the country, I couldn't help but think how it coincides with Shelly's anniversary. Shelly's beaming smile, intelligence and eternal optimism would be just what we need to deal with these trying times. The calm and well thought out approaches which she possessed certainly would be well received as we wrestle with these difficult issues.
In the good times, we can always see Shelly's presence. Not hard because she always had the ability to make good things better.
In the difficult times, we can still lean on her for all of her quality traits of faith, humor, honesty and leadership. Shelly would have been leading the way for everyone to keep spirits high and her eternal optimism.
We miss her often. We will all meet again.
Robert Burton
March 22, 2020
Thinking of you, praying for you.
Robert
Leslie Martin
March 20, 2020
16 years. I didn't know you could live that long with a shattered broken heart. I still feel you near me at times, your laughter still rings in the silence. I love you always.
Leslie Martin
March 20, 2020
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Disney
Leslie Martin
February 4, 2020
Walk like and Egyption
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February 4, 2020
Music Man
Leslie Martin
February 4, 2020
Newburn PO flag half staff for Shelly
Leslie Martin
February 4, 2020
good times
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February 4, 2020
junior prom
Leslie Martin
February 4, 2020
shelly and Ty
Leslie Martin
February 4, 2020
phi mu family picnic
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February 4, 2020
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February 4, 2020
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