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Shelleigh Wilcox Obituary
Shelleigh is survived by a loving family including her brother, Michael C. Wilcox of Worcester; three half sisters, Robin, Shea, and Chrissy; a niece, Lindsey Nicole Aseem and a nephew, Michael R. Wilcox; as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. She was born in Worcester, the daughter of George and Lois A. (Mays) Wilcox, where she went to Holy Name High School and Quinsigamond Community College. Having grown up in Worcester, she became a youth counselor, and worked for Seven Hills Foundation, eventually moving to Baltimore, where she worked for a short time, before returning to Worcester.
Shelleigh worked on the construction of Med City in Worcester, where she was one of the first female pipe fitters. She was studying to receive her journeyman's license. She enjoyed playing basketball, reading, listening to music, especially jazz, and spending time with children. She was of Native American decent and was active with The Native American Council-Women's Coalition, she was a member of The Hassanamisco Nipmuc Tribe in Grafton, and was active in the annual Pow Wow on the reservation. She volunteered for the Nipmuc Indian Offices in Grafton and Worcester.
She was a warm outgoing person, who was loved by her family, especially by her big brother. She had a spirit of fun and humor, and would capture the attention of everyone, wherever she might be. She was not afraid to speak her mind, and shared her convictions freely. She lived by the good words of her Bible and by the good morals of her Native American Ancestry.
A funeral service will be held Saturday, October 11, at 12 Noon in MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation Street, Worcester. Burial in the Old Oak Street Burial Ground in Grafton will be at the convenience of the family. Calling hours will be held Saturday morning in the funeral home from 10 a.m. until 12 Noon in the funeral home, immediately prior to her funeral service.
It is kindly requested that flowers be omitted and contributions be made instead to the Boys and Girls Club of Worcester, 65 Tainter Street, Worcester, MA 01610.
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Memories and Condolences
for Shelleigh Wilcox
Micheal Wilcox
November 2, 2008
First I would like to say thank you to all the ppl out there for all your kind words and prayers for my sister Shelleigh. I can't begin to tell you all how i'm felling about what happened, I lost my sister who was my best friend, my brother,my mother, and so much more. I know she is in Gods hands now and is with my Mother and Father and the rest of the family. My sister has faught the good fight and has to fight no more. Now it's my turn to fight for her, and I don't mean with my fists, but with my heart and my brain. There are question's that need to be answered as to why this happened and I will find those answers with my dying breath. They say God has a plan, but I don't understand what it is, and if he had to bring my sister home he must need her to to straighten out something in heaven. Because if anyone knew my sister she wasn't afraid of anything or anyone. Shelleigh could walk through a mine field and come out without a scratch.So many ppl have called me and reached out to me that I know that my sister and I are truley blessed by all the the ppl that have written something or sent cards or called me. Again I would like to extend my deepest heart felt thanks to all who wrote something. My sister touch alot of ppl in different ways and she still is touching ppl. Well I will end here for now but but I will pick up the fight for my sister and trust me I will not rest till Shelleigh gets the justification that she deserves.
Thank you all for your carrying words.
Michael Wilcox.
Rita (Tweety) St.Onge
October 20, 2008
To Shelly's family Sorry for your loss. Shelly has touched everybodys heart that knew her. She was always so positive & out going. I will miss her smile & wisdom dearly.
Louise Rutherford
October 18, 2008
Shelleigh, My Big Girl
Today I said a prayer for you. A prayer of love to let you know that you are loved. And to me a person will be loved forever, if you loved them at all. I will keep you in my heart always.
Michael,
My prayers, thoughts and love are with you always. Shelleigh will be missed terribly but when we think of her or even metion her name, it makes us smile. That is truly a blessing. She has touched so many lives both in her life and in her death. Keep her memory alive and use it to get through this very difficult time.
Psalm 46:1 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
Love always,
Auntie Weezie
Brenda (warren Bush
October 16, 2008
Mike, may God bless you and we all will have Shelly in our hearts forever
Warren Family
Brenda, Denise,Ger'Ella and Jamilla
princess
October 15, 2008
mike you probably dont remember me but i am princess shellys good friend if you saw me you would know i use to hang at the VIP your sister had a scare on her hand near her pinky she saved my life and my sons life from a fire she broke the window to get us out across the street from vip i am soooo sorry to hear what happened there are no words to say except keep strong in your faith ok RIP shelly
Richard Hampton
October 15, 2008
I am so sorry for your lost "BIG MIKE".Keep your head up and do not worry. "GOD GOT HER NOW"
Ann,al-tariq,rashad Dunston
October 14, 2008
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
Keonia Young
October 14, 2008
We will always love you, We miss you. So kind hearted always there for me and K'Rhon when we needed you. I know that you will continue to guide me and K'Rhon from up above. Rest in peace.
Patrick Burnett
October 13, 2008
With the warmest sympathy,we are sorry for your loss of such a unique woman in everyway. You and your sister have been apart of all of our extended family from the get go...
Peace and Blessings be with Shelleigh and the rest of your family.
God Bless...
From:Patrick Burnett and Family
Ursula Harris
October 13, 2008
My heart is broken into a millon pieces.The loss is more than i can put into words.My Laughing Eyes is gone on to a better place. She is where she will loved even more than she IS loved here on earth. I miss her more than I can ever put into words, but I take comfort in knowing that where she is, one day I will see her again. How do I know? I trust The Father, and I asked.He sent me the answer by BUGS BUNNY. Yes.
Mike,
Thank you. The service was beautiful.Thank you so much for The Gift. I love you and will always keep you in my heart and prayers. And , don't forget. I know the Headlock.
Charlene, baby girl, you know she would walk thru fire to save a friend. She loves you . So do I .Be strong baby-girl. Wrap yourself up in The Lord.You will see her again.
Let not your heart be troubled,You believe in GOD,believe also in me .In My Father's house are many mansions;if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.
ANd if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again,and recieve you to myself;that where I am, there you may be also.
I am the way, the truth and the life.No one comes to The Father except through me. JOHN14:1-3, 6.
There is no Greater Love, than The Love of Jesus. Ask him. You will never be the same,once you give him your heart,you will never be the same.
I love you Shell,and I miss you so much. But I know I will hear,"Well Dear", and look into those Laughing Eyes again.So my Dear Dear friend
Rest in peace. Love you always
ISH
Danyelle Young
October 13, 2008
Rest now My Angel. Forever in my heart.
Jason Campanale
October 13, 2008
Just a little poem that might help you through some of those sad days that lie ahead.
Home in Heaven
I'm safely home in heaven,
Though I know you miss me so,
The love I've always felt for you,
Within my heart still flows.
My spirit will remain with you
Every single day,appearing as a
Rainbow or as ocean waves at play.
I'm in the gentle rains that fall,
And in the morning dew,
All you see that's beautiful
Reflects my love for you.
I didn't mean to cause you pain,
My time had simply come.
The work that I was meant to do
On earth had all been done.
I'm safely home in heaven,
Where eternal peace is mine.
And where, and when God has called you, Too, I'll be forever Thine.
Love Jay, Jen, Mom, and Gram.
Yazmin Diaz
October 12, 2008
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, ""I welcome you.""
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......""My day was not in vain.""
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2008
Cousin Tina & Big Mike Hughes-Taylor
October 12, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Victor Tolson
October 11, 2008
Mike, it's me Vic, I am at a lost for words, except you and Selleigh have always been like family, I love you guies always; call me up (704) 454-2335
Jenna K and Bobby T.
October 11, 2008
To Shelly's family..
you have a guardian angel always watching over you..
she will be deeply missed.
Pamea Moore ( Wheeler )
October 11, 2008
Hi Mike, it's been a long while. I rember when we all grew up in the "Friendly House" together. I'm truely sorry for your loss...We will all miss her. She Shelleigh is with Your Mom and God now, we will all meet again one day in happiness and health. May God Bless you and help you through. With lots of love and prayers for you alway's.
pauline Atherley
October 11, 2008
Dear Mike,so sorry to hear of Shelly's death may God shine his light on her and keep her in his bosom.Stay strong Mike.....pauline & Andrina Atherley.
JEANIE BREAU DEPARI
October 11, 2008
FLY HIGH ON ANGELS WINGS SHELLY!REST IN PEACE
JAMES AND CHRISTINE MASSENBURG
October 11, 2008
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Errol Cooper
October 11, 2008
Big Mike, I've known both Shelleigh and you since I was a young kid growing up, and there's no words that can provide comfort to you and your family. Big Mike we will keep you in our hearts and prayers.
Errol & Zolaida Cooper
Lisa (Thomas) Pardlow
October 11, 2008
I will miss you my friend. I will never forget you. I could never forget you my friend. I still can't believe your gone. You are and will remain my best friend. I miss you. I miss you. Mike words can not express my feelings I wish I could be there for you but know that I have you and your family in my heart and my prayers contact me soon please
CAROL PEARSON-LACOUR
October 11, 2008
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Johnny Carruthers
October 11, 2008
Dear big mike I very sorry to hear of your loss,please accept my deepest sympathy ,our prayers and thoughts are with you and family, please stand tall and keep yourself grounded with family and friends for you will need there support to get you through these dark days, your sister sheliegh was a beautiful and loving person, you could not of ask for a better sister, sheliegh stood out among the greatest of people and Im so very sad and dismayed of this tragic death we all know this was not supposed to happen this way especially to a great person so kind and wonderful that was full of life and so much to offer society, we need to remember all of sheliegh's great accomplishments and happy times she gave everyone ,we all will greatly miss your sister sheliegh may god bless you mike and family in this time of turmoil and not understanding what has just happened please stay strong and know that your sister is now with god and she is god's shining angel and she will be watching over you, mike if you need anything please do not hesitate to contact me Johnny Carruthers
Alice and Barbara
October 10, 2008
Mike,
It is with a saddened heart that we send our sympathys to you and your love ones. Very few people know what it is like to have that special bond between brothers and sisters. My sister and I had good laughs w/Shelleigh sitting on the corner of Eastern Ave. and Elliott St. We will remember her fondly and with a smile.
janet jacques
October 10, 2008
You will be missed.
Our deepest sympathy to Mike and family
With Love
Rob and Janet
Leah Hazard
October 10, 2008
Hello Mike;
I pray that you are gathering all the strength from the outpour of love that this community has for, your sister, Shelleigh...just as the community loved and cared for your Mom. Shelleigh had come from "good stock". One of Shelleigh's caring friends, my neice, Lori Skinner...shared with me...Shelleigh would shout-out..."Hey Skinner..." as they greeted one another some years back. I learned a lot about your sister...just from reading the kind and uplifting thoughts from those that she had touched...as well as from my neice, Lori...who feels the great lose of her sister/friend, Shelleigh. She is in our prayers.
...Mike...she might not be in body...but your sister will always be with you in heart. Absent from the body...present with the Lord...amen.
...and Shelleigh...no doubt...you are missed deeply...but will NEVER be forgotten. God bless you. Amen? AMEN!!!
Debora Waller
October 10, 2008
Mike ~
I, like so many others, was truly shocked by your sister’s death. On the day I heard about it, I stopped what I was doing and sat still for awhile so that the tragic news could sink in.
As I sit here, reading the entries before mine, I find myself walking down memory lane…I see the Worcester of yesteryear, my family and friends alike, Venerini Academy (a school I never attended but knew that the two of you had), Shelleigh’s braid(s) and her trench-coat…her passions and compassions.
Of what you must be most proud is the number of references made about Shelleigh’s big heart and the various ways in which she touched all of our lives.
I can honestly say that over the years, each and every time when your sister and I would by chance encounter each other, be it on Main Street, walking down Chandler Street or over in the Mayfield Street area – regardless of the time of day – she’d give me one of those big boisterous greetings then on a serious note she’d ask how I was doing. And what touched me the most was that Shelleigh would always encourage me. She’d say, “Keep doing what you’re doing because whatever it is, it agrees with you.” And even though we’d laugh and go our separate ways, her words stayed with me.
Shelleigh was an enigma; she was a dynamic individual, a woman both fiery and spirited, a woman already sorely missed by those of us who knew and loved her.
Hang in there Mike. You’re in my thoughts and prayers ~
Celeste Holmes
October 10, 2008
Hi Mr. Mike,
Its been a while, i haven't lived in Worc. for many moons...(almost 20!) but whenever i ventured home over the years, and would cross paths with either you or your sis, I would always get the warmest of greetings...
On behalf of the Holmes clan (Craig, Shane and I), I send the most deepest of condolences. Loss is never easy, we know first hand.
May you find the comfort and peace only our Lord and Savior can give -- as you endure this difficult time...
May Miss Shelleigh's soul rest in his peace...
With love,
Jeff & Anna Bradshaw
October 10, 2008
Michael....
So sorry to hear the news on Tuesday...My brother called, Aunt called, Cousins called...Just unreal....My wife and I haven't seen you in years, remember that beautiful day in the tropics of Okinawa Japan walking down the street...I think we we were both stuttering our names together. This just brings back alot of childhood memories, Eastern Ave, Camp Morgan...You and Shell were the only ones our age (Mark & I) to play with when we went to Eastern Ave. She will be missed and has touched so, so, so many people.....God Bless, See ya Saturday.
Barbara Ward
October 10, 2008
Dear Michael,
May God give you the strength to carry on. You now have two angles watching over you. May god and your angles continue to watch over and bless you always.Shelly will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
christopher alston
October 10, 2008
michael, sorry for your lost. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Victoria DePaul
October 10, 2008
Michael,
We will all miss her, but none as much as you. We will keep you and Shelleigh in our prayers. Peace and Light to you.
Victoria (formerly Candy Bradshaw)
Ramona Evans
October 10, 2008
Shelleigh's light will continue to shine in our hearts.
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Mona
Kelsey Lewis
October 10, 2008
Dear Michael,
You don't know me but I was in stablization at the shelter with Shelleigh and have been close with her since then. She changed my life in a lot of ways and she was one of the only ones who took me under her wing when I first got to Worcester back in 2006. She was my next door neighbor in the stablization and when she moved on to bigger and better things, we kept in contact ever since. She was like my adopted big sister and she taught me a lot about life and honesty. I will miss her terribly and I would like to send you my condolances. I am so sorry for your loss. Shelleigh changed us all and her unselfish love brought us together into a little mismatched family.
KIM C
October 10, 2008
Michael,
I just want to say, during the 30 some odd yrs I have known you, it was a pleasure knowing Shelly also. She was a unique and wonderful person, and I am sure she is going to be missed deeply by soo many. She touch the life's of soo many people in this big world we live in. You know, we all face life's twists and turns, some good and yet some not so good, but as for Shelly facing those twists and turns, good or bad, she always made the best of what ever was thrown her way, and she always knew how to make you smile.
As for you Michael, words can not even come close to expressing the pain and sorrow i feel for you. All i can say is you need to just try to remember all the good times you and Shelly had together. Most of all,you need to always remember, no matter what, you were always there for Shelly. We all know brothers and sisters have their good and bad days, but through it all you were ALWAYS there for her. It was YOU who supported and loved Shelly soo much. It was also YOU who made Shelly's world a much better place for her to live in. She could of never asked for a better brother than the one she had in you. I hope in time you can find comfort in knowing that you now have a guardian angel watching over you.
Mary Madison
October 9, 2008
Michael,
I can't relieve your pain. I can't find words to say. But I hope God sends someone into your life, as precious as the one He took away.
Love,
Auntz Mary (Brown) Madisno
Carol Taylor
October 9, 2008
Dear Michael,
We are deeply saddened about Shelleigh's death. Our prayers are with you and your family during this very difficult time. I pray that you will take comfort in all of the wonderful memories Shelleigh left with you.
1 Thess 4:13,14
But we do not want you to be uninformed, brethren, about those who are asleep, so that you will not grieve as do the rest who have no hope. For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so God will bring with Him those who have fallen asleep in Jesus.
In Christ Alone,
Gregory, Carol (Harris), and Aaron Taylor
Sabrina Snyder
October 9, 2008
Big Mike,
I am not sure if you will remember me by my name, but every time we'd run into one another at WSC... we always had a long, friendly conversation. I simply had to send you this message to say that I am so very, very sorry to hear about your beautiful sister, Shelleigh.
It seems to me that she made an impact on most everyone that she met, because so many friends & family (and strangers, too) are sharing their memories of her in this guest book. Clearly, she has left quite a legacy here in Worcester and beyond.
Mike, take comfort in the knowledge that your sister's genuine love for others has changed them for the better, opened their hearts, and caused them to embrace each other. Memories of Shelleigh will be intricately connected to these feelings...
You must be so proud of her, Mike, not many people can bring about this kind of change.
Someday, when God opens the Book of Life and judges each of us "by our fruit," I hope that mine is as abundant as Shelleigh's. What a blessing she was, and will CONTINUE to be, in the lives of all who knew her.
God bless you and your family.
From a fellow Nipmuc...
Your cousin Keith and June Johnson
October 9, 2008
Mike,
We are so sorry to hear of the senseless death of your sister Shelly.
Many years ago she took the time on a rainy winter night to show my oldest daughter, Caitlin around the house at the reservation in Grafton. She was in the fifth grade and was doing a school project on the Nipmuc Tribe. Caitlin is now a senior at Holy Cross. I will always remember Shelly's kindness.
May God be with you and your family during this differcult time.
theodis and cecile james may
October 9, 2008
hi michael sorry the lost of your sister she was a beautiful person, i am hoping that the memories that you have of you sister will be full of joy,and may her soul rest in perfect peace.contact theodis
millie goddard
October 9, 2008
Mike....may shelly rest in peace....you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers
theodis may and cecile james may
October 9, 2008
hi michael, sorry for youre lost may you find joy and peace in all that she did while here on earth,she was your best friend and you could not ask for a better sister, she will be missed but remember all the good times you had, may her soul rest in perfect peace.contact theodis.
mitzie alston
October 9, 2008
Michael, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Karen & Frank Watkins
October 9, 2008
May the love of those around you,
help you through the days ahead.
Priscilla (Smith) Pettway
October 9, 2008
Michael,
I am so sorry for your loss. Shelleigh was a wonderful woman. Your memories will help you to stay strong. May god bless you.
Thurman Hargrove Jr
October 9, 2008
With my deepest condolences. May God bless and keep your family in this time of sorrow. Shelly I will miss you. Mike my prayers are with you.
joyce Ford
October 9, 2008
Shelleigh It seems like I just talked to you yesterday. I will miss you so very much. Everytime I walk down the street I look over at everyone hanging out and expect to see you yealling Hi Girl. I know that the lord will take good care of you. I will miss you so much and think of you often.
God bless you.
LaTonya Adams & Christopher Davis
October 9, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Larry Williams
October 9, 2008
Shelly you will be missed the last time we were toghether we were opening the girls program in westboro (Zara Cisco Brough) giving a speach about being native american,to help local teenage girls. my step daughter Akilah danced the Jingles Dance you were so proud to be part of the opening of the program to help girls. You will be missed .Nipmuc Nation
Jay Ryan
October 9, 2008
Mike,
I am very sorry for your loss. God bless you and your family
Baron (Bruno) andrews
October 9, 2008
sorry for you all's lost she was a good friend of mines im sending my blessing to the family may god be with you all god bless
Muriel Price Geter
October 9, 2008
Michael
I remember you and Shelleigh when you were both little tikes, as I was a very good friend of your Mother. I was shocked when I heard about Shelleigh's passing but now she is with your Mother, Grandmother and Aunt and her family in heaven that loved her. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her. GOD BLESS YOU.
Lanette Jones
October 9, 2008
Big Mike, words alone can not express what I know you are feeling inside today. I too wish I could find the words to correctly express my condolences to you. Shell was one of the braviest persons I know. She was always so kind and loving toward everyone. She had told me once when I was a little girl..."not worry about what others thought because I am the only one who can live for me." Because of her I grew to have a confidence that has taken me far in my life. I will miss her in my heart.
Big Mike I know you have many at your side to support and help keep you strong thru this terrible time and beyond. If ever there is anything I could do for you, anything you could possibly need do not hesitate to contact me. Shell gave me something a long time ago that has lasted me through the years, I would like to repay her by being there for her brother whom she held so close to her heart as if both of yours beat as one. My prayers are with you Big Mike now and forever.
Rick & Karen
October 9, 2008
Dear Mike,
Karen and I were shocked and sad to learn of your sisters passing. We did not know her but if you two were anything alike then we are sure she was a wonderful, caring person. Our thoughts, hearts and prayers go out to you and your family. May Shelleigh 'continue to walk in beauty as she travels the spirit world.' With much love.
Cathy Boisvert
October 9, 2008
I will miss her passion for making this world a better place, one person at a time. Along with her special way of telling it like it is.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Arries (Ward) Gray
October 9, 2008
Mike,
I am so sorry for your lose. My prayers are with you I remember the Pow-Wow's as a kid living in Grafton and learning about my heritage. I will have those memories for ever and the memories of your sister.
October 9, 2008
To Auntie Shelleigh,
I will never forget you. Say hi to my Mom. Love you.
Your nephew Mike "Silver Leaf"
To my Father,
I'm here for you,
Love,
Mike
Robin Tucker
October 9, 2008
Mike,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Shelleigh was a very special person who will always be remembered. I know she will always be there watching over you and little Mike.
With deepest sympathy,
Tucker, Johnson Family
Deirdrea' (Dee-Dee) Dotson
October 9, 2008
Dear Mike: My heart and condolences go out to you and your family. It was my great pleasure knowing Shelleigh.
May God Bless and keep you and yours in your time of need.
JoAnne (Richards) Gribbons
October 9, 2008
Michael,
I was shocked and saddened to hear of Shelleigh's death. Shelleigh and I went to school together from Kindergarden at Venerini all the way to Holy Name. I will always remember Shelleigh's smile, her friendliness, her fierce loyalty to her friends and her wonderful athleticism. Although I had not seen Shelleigh for many years, I know that if I had I would have been greeted with that infamous smile and a big hug! It is strange and wonderful that people that we grow up with remain a part of us forever, even when time separates us. I can see Shelleigh in my mind as clearly as if I had seen her last week. I can remember 20 little girls at Venerini waving out the classroom window to you and your mother as you crossed the street - and Shelleigh was the tallest and the one making the most noise! Shelleigh was truly a good person with a golden heart. Please accept my sincere condolences and know that you and Shelleigh are in the hearts and prayers of the many people Shelleigh touched during her lifetime.
Douglas Safford
October 9, 2008
Big Mike ,
Sorry to hear about the loss of Shelleigh . She was good people and a good friend . She will be missed . Stay strong !
Robin L
October 9, 2008
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
Mary McGrail
October 9, 2008
Mike:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We know how close you and Shelleigh were. She'll always be with you. May she rest in peace.
God Bless!
Mary McGrail & Jeffrey Madison
Nancy Boisvert (Gervais)
October 9, 2008
I am sorry for your loss. I went to High School with Shelleigh and she was always fun to be around. I hope she is at peace and in a better place.
Renée Safford-White
October 9, 2008
Big Mike,
I am so sorry to hear about Shelleigh passing. I can recall some of my conversations with Shell and what stands out is how she always knew how to make me laugh loudly. What a beautiful person she was and will always remain in my heart. Please know that you and your family are in my heart, thoughts and prayers.
God Bless
Billy McCorn
October 9, 2008
God bless you Mike,I too remember that trenchcoat,and all the good times we shared back in the days. Be encouraged my friend.
Julie Hathaway
October 9, 2008
Mike,
Shelleigh was a wonderful person and friend. She will be greatly missed.
With a heavy heart and sorrow, sorry for your loss.
God Bless,
Julie and family
tyra walker
October 9, 2008
SHELLEIGH,YOU LEFT US WITH MANY QUESTIONS ONLY GOD CAN ANSWER.YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN ARE HAERTS...THE WALKER FAMILY
frank glenn&Family
October 9, 2008
I'm sorry for the lost of a true and dear friend. Shelleigh was good people. We had fun and laughs just last week. She had a great sense of humor. She was like a big sis to me.
May God bless the family, Mike, hold on, Brother.
Gene Westerlind
October 9, 2008
Mike,
I'm very sorry for your loss.
Colbey Hazard-Moore
October 9, 2008
"A loved one that has finished their life on earth is not dead, there life has just began. They are still with us in spirt. That you must believe"
Mike I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers.
Craig & Brenda Safford
October 9, 2008
Mike,
All I can say is WHY?, and offer you my sympathy at a very hard time, even though it's been a minute since I seen Shelleigh, your sister will be missed by all who knew her. Stay STRONG, others, are counting on you.
Blake Hampton
October 9, 2008
Mike,
Sorry for your loss. Stay strong.
DARLENE SIMPSON
October 9, 2008
SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.
BONNIE SIMPSON
October 9, 2008
SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.
Janice Ward-Johnson
October 9, 2008
I am so sorry. I have been in GA for more than 20 years, but remember Shelleigh well. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Carol Hopper
October 8, 2008
Mike I will always remember the great day we had this past summer at the lake. Shelleigh was so much fun to be around. Thank you for letting us have that time with you and Shelleigh. God will watch over her and I will keep her in my prayers.
God Bless
Erica Clay
October 8, 2008
Micheal,
I'm so sorry for your loss. I dont know what to say that could make this any easier so I wont, but I did write a poem about Shelleigh from when I was about 5 or 6 years old and surprisingly 19 years later I still remember. May you find comfort in reading it, like I did writing it.
FROM THE SKY
I'll never forget,
Even though I was a young girl.
I'll never forget,
Why I lost my balloon to the world.
To young to understand,
Why my balloon had to go.
To young to understand,
Then Shelleigh said so.
Shelleigh said,
Baby, It's all right.
Shelleigh Said,
She refused to see the sight.
Said to Mom and I that she'd be back
She refused to see me cry,
cause I was to young to understand,
Why I lost my balloon to the sky.
She turned and went,
back into The Fair.
Just to hurry back,
and see me cheer.
Shelleigh went and bought me,
a new balloon.
Shelleigh brought me the balloon,
just to change my mood.
I was too young to understand,
Why the new balloon stopped my cry.
Now I understand.
It wasn't the balloon that stopped my cry,
It was Shelleigh.
She is my angel from the sky!
My Condolences,
Erica Clay
JUST ME
October 8, 2008
Mickey,
I am so so sorry about Shelleigh, I know how much she meant to you, but just remember when you are feeling sad and alone, that there are alot of people out here just waiting and wanting to help you through. I'm just one of them.You have known me for what"30" plus years? Then i shouldn't have to tell you "I'm here" if you need a friend or just someone to talk to.I feel Shelleigh will always be right by your side, no matter where you are or where you may go, you should take comfort in knowing that you now have a guardian angel watching over you. I am sure she never did run that ad "looking for a new brother" for she would never find a better brother than the one she had in you.I send my deepest thoughts, prayers and love to you. "Just Me"
Benita Ford
October 8, 2008
Mike
I am so sorry to hear about Shelleigh. I wish to send my sincere condolences to you and your family. I know that my husband (Jeff Ford) was extremely fond of your sister and what little time I spent around her was always fun and laughs. She called my husband last year when she heard of his illness and he was so happy to hear from her. She called several times after that, and even when he was too ill to talk to her she would check in with me on updates on him. The smile she brought to his face is something I will always be thankful to her for.
She was an Angel in my time of need.
May God bless your family in this time of sorrow.
Jamie Skeeters
October 8, 2008
Shelleigh, I'll always remember the good times we had,the laughs,the beautiful music we shared over the years. I'll miss YOU!
Rodney Moore
October 8, 2008
Mike, sorry for your loss! As well as ours "we loved that girl "R.I.P. Shelleigh. Hopefully she's in a better place . I pray for her!!!
Dianna Lynn Gray
October 8, 2008
Michael,
If ever there was a time to be strong, that time has come to you once more. I am so very sorry for Your loss.
Baby be strong and know you are not alone. Shelleigh was an angel, and God has called one of His most precious home.
There are no words that I can say at this time to make your heart lighter or to make you feel better; but I will say that if you need anything, all you need do is ask.
She has been taken from us much to soon for us to understand. So let us find some peace in knowing she is with your Mom and Grandmother.
Michael you are in my heart and on my mind.
I love you Shelleigh, and still think of you as my little sister, Peace baby girl you will be missed.
Mike remember Keep your head to the sky.
I Love you, Sunshine, Erica and Rob
Lorri Hargrove
October 8, 2008
Mike, Our prayers are with you and your family. We will always remember her kindness and her smile.
Evelyn Darko
October 8, 2008
Mike, sorry to hear about your wonderful loving sister Shelleigh, if I can help in any way let me know. She is at peace and with all the loving family that went before her. Stay strong we are all here for you
Sam & Teresa McIver
October 8, 2008
Mike,
We are so very saddened by this unfortunate incident. The McIver family prays that GOD grants you strength during this time. You know we all loved Shelleigh, she was our number one Native American; -) Sending our love and prayers your way...
Carolyn Burnett
October 8, 2008
Mike-
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time and always. May Shelleigh's wonderful spirit and love for you help to comfort you at this time.
Jacqueline Harris
October 8, 2008
Michael,
I can't find the words to express the sorrow my family and I feel. You are in our thoughts and prayers. God had a plan and it required that Shelly be by his side. As you struggle to find the answer "WHY" know that Shelly is in the arms of the almighty Father. Let me know if there's any thing I can do. Love your friend and sister.
Jacqui (Ross) Harris
Johanna hampton
October 8, 2008
You will be greatly missed and we will all meet again.
Marguerite Mowry
October 8, 2008
Mike
My thoughts and prayers are with you always.
Marguerite Mowry
Laurie
October 8, 2008
I worked with Shelleigh over 15 years ago at Worcester State Hospital. She always impressed me with her ways of dealing with the troubled kids in that facility. I haven't seen her since but I remember that she was always very kind to me and I learned from her. What a terrible loss of a wonderful woman.
Louann and Dick
October 8, 2008
Deepest sympathy and blessings to your family at this time. You are in our thoughts.
Jaime Mays
October 8, 2008
Auntie Shelleigh, thank you for being part of our family. Just the night before we were talking about Auntie Patsy and you said you missed her.... she must of missed you too. Make sure you tell how much i miss her and love her. We will never forget you.... Love always..... Jay
RIP Auntie Shelleigh
ps. thnx to everyone for all the support.
Wendell BRADSHAW
October 8, 2008
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
gilbert and brenda jenkins
October 8, 2008
We were very hurt, sadden to hear of the loss of our Shelleigh. I would see Shelleigh just about everyday when i was walking to the YMCA to work, and we just catchup in what was going on in the city. We are going to miss her . Our love and prayers are with you always. God Bless you.
Tracey Rutherford
October 8, 2008
The salvation of the righteous is from the Lord; he is their strength in the time of trouble. And the Lord shall help them and deliver them; He shall deliver them from the wicked, and save them, Because they trust Him. PSALM 37:39-40
Mike can't express the sorrow in my heart. May God guide you through this time. Remember the good things they help, like the time she was so angry with me about the lipstick on her shirt? remember?
Douglas Brown
October 8, 2008
Mike,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. Our lives have truly been blessed just by knowing you and Shelliegh.
Dougie, Tiffani and Kathryn Brown
Diverna & Phyllis Chavis / Wilson
October 8, 2008
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
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