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This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
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chelsea T
April 16, 2011
shelby i miss you i cant believe its been a year because it sure dont feel like it has we used to be good friends in 4th gradde and 5th but after that stuff changed and than sometimes i said hi to each other i miss you bunchess :)
Katelynn
April 13, 2011
Hey shelby i wish i got to say bye to you we all mised you hope that you are having a great time in haven see you in years to come <3
Destiny Davis
January 24, 2011
shelby...i miss yoou soo omuch i wish i gotten a full good bye from yoou..the last time i ever saaid hey to yoou waas at the teacher meets parent thing in the beginning of 6th gradee...i love yoou 4 ever && alwaays in my memory and heartt.. Destinyy Faaye Daviss
January 24, 2011
shelby...i miss yoou soo omuch i wish i gotten a full good bye from yoou..the last time i ever saaid hey to yoou waas at the teacher meets parent thing in the beginning of 6th gradee...i love yoou 4 ever && alwaays in my memory and heartt.. Destinyy
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Kamryn Palmer
December 15, 2010
Shelbs, I miss you so muuch girlly! I caaan't waiit to see you again
Looove, Kaaam!
kayla cutler
December 13, 2010
i miss you babygirl...your always in my prayers...love you..!!! no matter what we will always be friends 4ever...!!! *cheering Buddy*
November 2, 2010
we miss you shelby
- danielle foster & emi peterson.
Alexx Anthony
September 16, 2010
i miss you so much shelby! everytime i see a butterfly, it makes me think about you and that you are watching over everybody you love. i hope heaven is as good as everybody says. love you <3
Rhiannon Rogers
August 5, 2010
Honney I cant even start to tell you how proud I am for hanging in as long as you did. I didnt really know you that much but you never know how much your going to miss something untill its gone. You are one of the most bravest people that I know of. I still remember on the last day of school when we had the talent show, you got up on that stage and danced and sung your heart out. Cant wait to see you again! Love you sweetie!
David Taylor
August 5, 2010
shelby i know me and you didn't always get along but we were friends and you were 1 of the strongest people ever known fighting through tht for tht long
Chrissy Carter
July 28, 2010
hi Shelby, i just wanted to let you know, i got a cell phone and your number is in my phone. i just wish i could call you.
Cari Earnhardt
July 27, 2010
Dear Shelby,
Yes, it has almost been three months, and I still cry. I know I should get over the morning, but it is easier said than done. You touched my heart, as well as many others. Every once and awhile, I think of the good times we had during OM. I cannot wait 'till the day we meet up and heaven and chat up a storm. We have so much catching up to do. Can't wait to see you. :)
Hunter Mallory
June 11, 2010
dear shelby,
I didnt know you that much but you are an inspiration to me because anyone your age who can fight something like that deserves major props and as a fellow member of om i have to say congrats on winning the ultimate competition better than states or worlds you have won your place next to god himself and that is the biggest honor anyone can recieve and i look forward to meeting you in the promise land we all love you and miss
love, hunter mallory :)
p.s. god bless you!!
Ashley Loving
June 1, 2010
the sweetest girl with the worst situation, WE ALL LOVE YOU <3
chloe picone
May 17, 2010
dear bowery family shelby will be missed tons i remember in om she would always pump up the crew if needed i cant wait to see you again prayers and blessings for all you
ps.luv you lots
Samantha Wilson
May 16, 2010
Shelby, i loove yoou <3 you've touched some hearts, and mine for sure <3 i miss yoou so much, and i can't wait to see you again, you'll never be forgotten for what an amazing little girl you are <3
<3 R.i.P angel, love yoou <3
Anoymos
May 6, 2010
We know Shelby did not die cause she is still in our hearts and will always be in our hearts.
Brenda Collins
May 4, 2010
I didn't know Shelby, but I know that she no longer suffers and is living the happy everafter. I lost my only grandaughter 4 years ago and it's the hardest thing I have every had to live through. Your family is in my thought and prayers. God be with you and comfort you.
Natalie Bendle
April 30, 2010
i love yoou shelby!<3 miss yooou!
Denise McManama
April 27, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Brenda Woodson
April 27, 2010
Sam, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Always know God is there to help you through this.
Michaelia Gatling
April 26, 2010
Hi, my name is Michaelia Gatling I never knew Shelby but from what people say I think she is a wonderful person i am really sorry for your terrible lost love Michaelia
April 26, 2010
Shelby; i love you<3
you are an amazing angel. <33
Scott,Sharon,Brittany and Taylort Price
April 25, 2010
We are so sorry to hear of Shelby
Passing.May it comfort you to know that Shelby is in Heaven with Jesus
and no more pain and suffering. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
love you forever
Chrissy Carter
April 24, 2010
i will see you again someday and when i do, i garuntee you that it will be one of the happiest moments of my life. i remember the sight of tears running down your face, i only saw that heartbreaking face a few times and never after the fateful day when you called me and told me you had been diagnosed with cancer. i think she knew somewhere in her heart how this battle would end up, but did that stop you from being positive and never giving in? it most certainly did not. God needed another beautiul flower for his never ending garden. unfortunalty you had to visit his garden way too early. i hate seeing R.I.P. next to your name. because you are not resting, you are as alive and thriving in heaven as you were a year and a half ago before you were cursed with such a sickness. you are only a prayer away from me and so i will see you everyday for the rest of my life.
Taylor Powell
April 23, 2010
Shelby Layne Bowery,
Your undescribable. I dont have enough words in my vocabulary to explain how much i love you. The first day i met you, it was amazing. It was before you had that stupid Melanoma Cancer :) i knew that i would lovee youu with all of my heart <3 you were still strong even before that Disease and you got More beautiful, stronger, and more lovable <3 you were amazing and you were the most courageous person in the world! I remember when i met you! You and Bailey's Youth 3, Twisters team, beat my team by ALOT. haha (: that was one of the best days ever. I remember running up and down the escalators [if thats even how you spell it] hahah (: and sliding down the thing in between of them; your beautiful and i know your better now <3 i miss seeing your gorgeous face down here on Earth, but, more important than that, way more important than that, you fought that stupid disease FOREVER! you were strong and just an inspiration to everyone(: i miss you; love you; and pray that i will see you once again soon enough (: <3
R.I.P BABY GIRLL(:
I LOVEE YOU BUNCHES <3 <3 <3 :D
p.s.
Be our angel in heaven, because we ALL know you were always one down hereee :D <3 <3 <3
marisa bush
April 23, 2010
shelby layne bowery<3
a beautiful and always good going girl loved by so many especially by me!!(: and i dont think i have ever met such a joyful and bright girl on earth and i dont think i will ever meet another girl like you..becauuse theree is no one else like youu...<3
love you bunches<3
marisa bushh.(;
Mason Benet
April 22, 2010
Shelby was already an angel but her wings have finally grown in. Her memory will never fade and everyone will see her one day. She is up there thinking of all her friends and family knowing they love her and miss her but she knows we should be proud of her for living this long <3
kaleigh Arnett
April 21, 2010
shelby(: girly i wish we could have had more time to talk to each other): bu ill talk to you again someday
): my heart goes out to your family and friends<3
George and Pat Bowman
April 21, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Stacie W and Taylar H
April 21, 2010
When we first met you we knew we would love you forever.We both still Love and Miss you Shelby. You were strong and still are.You'll always be in our hearts.
<3 Stacie W. and Taylar H.
Donna (Douglas) Comer
April 21, 2010
Sam, Leslie and Billy ~ May God, Family and Friends help comfort you during this time of need. You have a countless number of people praying for you.
Taylor Powell
April 21, 2010
shelby*Layne(: you were soo strong and still are, i miss you babe(; watch over us in heavenn <3
lovee youu bunches
(: Taylor Powell <3
Scott Walker
April 21, 2010
Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
marisa bush
April 21, 2010
shelby layne bowery i love you with all my heart from the first day i met you i knew you were the brightest and joyful girl on planet earth<3
love,
marisa bush. i love you slb<3
The Black Family
April 20, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Shelby will be greatly missed.
Jill Heffernan
April 20, 2010
Leslie,
Our prayers are with you and your family. I know how incredibly special your little girl was. She is an inspiration to us all. In just a few years she's touched many more lives than most of us can dream of in a lifetime. Well done good and faithful servant sweet Shelby.
Deepest sympathy,
Jill, Kevin, and Kate Heffernan
April 20, 2010
I did not know Shelby but I met her parents in 2004 through my daughter Dawn Drewry & her husband & if Shelby was anything like them heaven welcomed an angel. My prayers are with you and God will bring you through.
Arlene Knowles, Nassau, Bahamas
Keri Steele
April 20, 2010
Shelby, I miss you girl, and will do so forever. Your were such a strong girl. You stayed strong for as long as you could. I will see you someday, I will love you forever girl<3
-with lots of love,
Keri Steele<3
Angela Hathaway
April 20, 2010
To the family my most heartfelt sympathy is sent to you during your time of sorrow! I pray that God will bless and keep you in his hands!You have my prayers!
Ebonee Allen
April 20, 2010
never forget u shelby I luv you here or not just remeber I we all will be with you soon. I luv you and will never forget you. I will remeber all the times we sent together
Kara Harris
April 20, 2010
Ill miss you soooo much...and remember...You got this.
Sarah Finney
April 20, 2010
Shelby- you were a very nice person and everyone will miss you very much. We are praying for your whole family.
Kristin Walker Meredith
April 20, 2010
Sam, Leslie and the entire Bowery family,
I am truly sorry for you loss and you have all been in my thoughts and prayers.
Jessica Best
April 20, 2010
Ill Miss You Shelby!<3
Love Jessie Best
*. Kamryn Palmer :)
April 20, 2010
Shelby Layne Bowery.<3 Giirl, your missed but enver forgotten. You will always have a place in my heart, a BIG place. Your in a better place with no pain, & no more fighting. You faught a hard fight babygirl. I love you & miss you so much.<3 To my little angel.
April 20, 2010
Leslie & Bowery family,
I had the priviledge of Coaching Shelby for quit a few years at Richmond Twisters All-stars. She gave me many great memories and I am so blessed to have had that time with her. I remember Shelby being the most energetic and most spirited member of our squad. She is one of the most sweet, brave and couragous young ladies I have ever met. I know you will hold your memories of her very close to your heart! Cali and I are very sad that we are unable to attend Shelby's memorial service tonight but please know our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
With all our love,
Wanda & Cali Hancock
kiara harris
April 20, 2010
always luv u shelby!
Kiara Harris
April 20, 2010
always luv u shelby!
Gladys McCoy
April 20, 2010
May God strengthen and comfort you through this difficult time. My prayers are with you. Gladys McCoy (VCU)
mary c
April 20, 2010
shelby has always been amazing and she always has will be!
April 20, 2010
SHELBY'S MEMORY WILL ALWAYS LIVE ON!!!!
Mason Benet
April 20, 2010
Just because Shelby has passed on doesn't mean her memory has. <3
mary
April 20, 2010
shelby was a great friend she always helped people in their bad times she was always cheering people up
April 20, 2010
shelby is a fantastic person who will be greatly missed
Kari Ciska
April 20, 2010
Our little angel, you will be missed, but never forgotten! Your personality & brave heart touched everyone! What an honor it is to have known you! I feel blessed, God bless you & keep you!
Karen Taft & Michael Bradley
April 20, 2010
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Brittany Weirup
April 19, 2010
shelby i love you and to see you gone is painful, but atleast you are watching over me<3 and to have an angle like you is great!!! i will always love you and cant wait to see you again!!! thanks for being there for me i love you shelby layne. you will always be in my heart<3
brittany marie<3
Briana Gibson
April 19, 2010
"She's a wild one" <3 I looove you Shelby & I can't wait to see you again <3 You've touched so many hearts on Earth, now go be the greatest angel at home :) I miss yoou darlin'.
Melissa
April 19, 2010
My thoughts are with you and your family. You are at peace now.
Ashley Cornell
April 19, 2010
Shelby,
Me and you had our good time and at times we had our arguments but im going to miss seeing you around every now and then , your always going to be in my heart and one day ill be seeing you again.
Chrissy Carter
April 19, 2010
SHELBY-
you have no idea how much you'll be missed, by me and so many other people. i don't want to spend any days with knowing that you''ll never again be in my life, but now it's my reality. i can't imagine what you went through, i hope no one ever has to again. i wrote you poem, i just wish you had a chance to read it, i love you.
your forever friend, Chrissy Carter.
Chloe Pollard
April 19, 2010
Dear Shelby family i miss Shelby but she will always be in our hearts
Chloe
April 19, 2010
You are in our thoughts and you and Shelby will always be in our hearts
April 19, 2010
I love you shelby from your twister cydnie i kno that you r in a better place so i will try not to cry
Terry Jackson
April 19, 2010
Bowery Family, I remember Leslie when she was a young girl and the day Shelby was born. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Kendell Brown
April 19, 2010
You have our deepest sympathies, our prayers are with you. Cydnie and I really enjoyed knowing Shelby and will always remember her fun spirit and her love for cheering and her teammates. God Bless
Lisa Baldwin
April 19, 2010
Love, thoughts and prayers to all of you...God Bless
Chapman Family
April 19, 2010
Bowery Family,
Our deepest condolences are with you and your family! We are saddened for your loss. We pray that God will help you seek comfort during this difficult time.
Tonya Jones VREC
April 19, 2010
I didn't know Shelby personally, but I have heard plenty about her and her bout with her illness. Roxanne may you and your family be blessed, and remember that Shelby is no longer suffering and she is in a better place than you or I can ever imagine. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL OF YOU...........
GOD BLESS
Kim Henshaw
April 19, 2010
Leslie, Sam, & Billy,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. May your memories keep you strong and just believe she is up in heaven smiling down on all of us! You know she no longer is in pain and is cheering everbody on!
The Jennings Family
April 19, 2010
Our family knows Shelby from Antioch Pool.....and will always remember her beaming personality and easy-to-smile face. She lives on in the countless lives she has and will continue to touch. She will be missed.
Rhea Cole
April 19, 2010
Sam and family, My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult
time. May the comfort of knowing Shelby is not in pain anymore and in the loving arms of Jesus help you through the days to come.
JoAnne & John Englehart
April 19, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
April 19, 2010
Leslie,
The entire Department of Radiation Oncology at the Massey Cancer Center sends its condolences to you and your family. We are all one big family here and you are a special part of it. You know our mission is to rid the world of cancer and one day we will achieve that goal! Shelby was very special and I will always remember her beautiful face, her incredible intelligence,and most of all, her one-of-a-kind personality. Please give my regards to all of your family and know that we are not only thinking of you but anxiously waiting for your return. We must continue our important mission.
Tony Mustain
Administrator
Angela Cepelnik
April 19, 2010
Although I do not personally know Shelby or her parents, I am friends with her "Aunt Jean". I am praying for your entire family and hope that God comforts you in the time of sorrow.
Love and prayers to all of you.
Leeann Olszewski
April 19, 2010
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Jane Finney
April 19, 2010
I knew Shelby from being a substitute teacher in the New Kent County Schools. She was so polite and plesant to have in those classes that I worked in. I know that she will be missed by so many of her classmates. My prayers for you and your family is that you will feel the loving arms of God wrapped around you.
Jewell Carter Jones
April 19, 2010
We are so sorry for your loss. Shelby is with her Heavenly Father,free of pain,watching over all of you. Please know that you are in our prayers. Much love, John, Jr., Jewell, George and Mackenzie
Zoe Wallace
April 19, 2010
Shelby-you were always an amazing person. I can remember having a bad day, and you could always put a smile on my face. You will be missed so much. Mr & Mrs Bowery- you are in our prayers and I'm so sorry.
Class of 2016
April 18, 2010
Shelby, you will always be in our hearts and memories.
Brennan
April 18, 2010
Shelby, I will miss u!
charles
April 18, 2010
Leslie Iam thinking of all of you.
Zach Quimby
April 18, 2010
when I heard Shelby Passed away it left a dent in my heart. I remember how shelby and I were really good friends in pre - school. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers forever.
Pamela Goswick
April 18, 2010
Bowery Family, may you find comfort in knowing that your beautiful daughter is now wrapped in the arms of our Lord and free to live a life far greater than any of us can imagine. Rely on your faith, family and friends to give you the strength to carry on with only beautiful memories of that precious child.
Catherine Moffett
April 18, 2010
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Emily Stafford
April 18, 2010
So much love to you all...
Wood
April 18, 2010
May God Bless you and keep you in his embrace as I will keep you all in my prayers. I didn't know your baby, But..I know she is safe in Gods loving arms. May you all find peace and rejoice in the memories she has left in your hearts....God Bless...
April 18, 2010
Leslie (buttons) I am so sorry to hear of Shelby's death and Pray that the Lord will comfort you in your loss. I know that she will be missed. I will remember you in my prayers.
Uncle Otis Johnson of Mississippi.
William Bush
April 18, 2010
Sam, Shelby and your family have been in my prayers for a long time. I know it tough but Shelby is in a place where there is no cancer but in the loving arms of God.
April 18, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.
Joan Cannon
Donald and Donnie Jackson
April 18, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Bowery family in this time of need.
Lindsey (Armentrout) Lewis
April 18, 2010
Leslie and family, words cannot express my sorrow during this time. please know you are in my thoughts and prayers daily. Shelby was so courageous, and she fought a tough battle. My prayer is that God, Family and Friends will ease your pain and help you stay strong during this difficult time.
Charles & Mary Thompson
April 18, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Emma Minor
April 18, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. While I never had the chance to meet Shelby, she touched my life in many ways.
Cari
April 18, 2010
Shelby was a smart talented girl. She added so much to anything she did. I will never forget her at the O.O.T.M. Competitions. We will always keep your family in our thoughts and prayers.
David, Anna and Katelyn Tibbs
April 18, 2010
My thoughts and and prayers are with all of you at this time of need.
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