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Shelly Bollin Obituary
Friendswood, TX
Services for Mashelle "Shelly" Bollin, 48, who passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2014 at home in Friendswood, TX, after a battle with cancer, will be held 10:30 a.m., Friday, January 31, 2014 at Trinity United Presbyterian Church in Indianola, IA with burial following in the Indianola I.O.O.F Cemetery.
Survivors include her parents, Marlin and Lorena Bollin; sister, Susan (Steve) Westra; brother, Tracy (Laura) Bollin; nieces, Jessica Bollin, Kaitlyn Bollin, Lena Westra; nephews, Casey Westra, Alex Westra, Carter Westra, all of Indianola; and Cindy Deska, best friend and long time supporter, Austin, TX. She was preceded in death by her grandparents and her sister, Nancy Bollin.
Shelly touched the lives of thousands of children through her teaching and coaching. She led her teams to great success over the years, including her state championship team from Brazoswood High School and her National Softball Coach of the Year accolades in 2000. She changed careers for a few years during which time she served in a management position in a Ford Auto Dealership and later a Chevrolet Auto Dealership. She returned to teaching in 2012 when she accepted the position of teacher and coach at Clear Brook High School, Friendswood, TX.
Visitation will be held Thursday, January 30 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola where family will be present from 5 to 8 p.m.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at the Brazos Pointe Fellowship Church in Lake Jackson, TX on Sunday, February 16th at 2 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be given to the Shelly Bollin Scholarship Fund, % Peoples Bank, P.O. Box 735, Indianola, IA. 50125. Online condolences may be mde at www.overtonfunerals.com.
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Den & Bonnie Edwards
January 31, 2014
Marlin, Lorena and Family,
Our hearts and prayers are with you during this time of grieving. Your daughter was a wonderful woman full of strength and goodness. She will be sorely missed by all. Den and I hope that you can find reassurance in the care of your friends, and allow the memories you have of Shelly to help you through this time.
Duane and Mary Ann Hoover
January 28, 2014
We are very saddened to hear of your loss and would like to express our sincere condolences to your family.
Kim Hoover
January 28, 2014
I remember hearing so much about Shelly - what a great ball player, coach and most importantly the great person she was. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
pat, judi, and meredith heller
January 27, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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Joan and Al Fisher
January 26, 2014
Your daughter, Shelly, was loved by so many which was evident by the many, many tributes sent to her. We know that you are immensely proud of her and for the impact she had on so many lives she touched.
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