Shelley Buckner Obituary
Everywhere Shelley has lived she has made a mark and a huge impact on everyone in her life.
She had a caring heart. She fed the homeless and was a foster placement for dogs before they could be placed in a permanent home. Her dogs had more love and a better world than most humans.
For a year or so she had traveling nurses staying with her in her home and she kindly cared for them during their stay. She cared for her elderly neighbors whenever she could.
We have lost a very bright spirit in our circle of family and friends.
Her presence will be deeply missed by those who knew her.
A Celebration of Life will be held on August 11, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Club 90, located at 9065 South Monroe Street. All are welcome to come together and honor Shelley's life.
She embraced life fully and celebrated her family and friends every day. May her memory bring comfort and peace to all whose lives she touched.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Linda Demro
August 19, 2025
You shall be forever remembered how you touched everyone and animal you met...I am happy our paths crossed.
Michelle Gomes
August 16, 2025
I loving memory of our dear Friend Shelley. See you on the otherside. Your love and laughter will live on.
Lori
August 11, 2025
Love you
Anne
August 10, 2025
Always appreciated Shelley´s ability to bring humor and a no nonsense approach to all situations! She will be missed.
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Kristy
August 10, 2025
Brittany Foster
August 10, 2025
My Shelley, you are deeply missed. You brought an element of excitement, passion and fun to everything you touched, including my heart. I will always cherish the time we had together and I will pick my favorite parts of you and embody them in the honor of your memory. Rest in eternal peace.
Andrea santos
August 10, 2025
My condolences & prayers to your family... Without you Shelley, nothing will ever be the same. You were family to me, my parents miss you, I miss you, and my kids miss their auntie Shelley This has been such a shock to all of us. Fly high with the angels. Until we meet again, rest in peace my beautiful friend I will pray for your soul
Erma McElhaney
August 9, 2025
Shelly was the life and laughter of any gathering. Her heart and soul were bigger then the moon, and her compassion to help others especially the rescue animal world was beyond expectations.
I will miss our talks and her infectious laughter and her random texts to make me laugh.
There are not many people you meet in life that think about others before themselves, she definitely was one.
I love you sweet friend and will miss you.
May you RIP and may God enjoy the laughter we will be missing we will all miss you!!
Mary Wells
August 9, 2025
I was very sorry to hear of Shelley's passing. I met this wonderful woman through pet rescue and she was bigger than life. We've lost an amazing animal advocate and the rescue community will feel this loss for a long time to come. RIP, Shelley.
Lori
August 8, 2025
I love you so much Shelley and can´t stop thinking of you, you were such a good kind friend to me I´ll never forget you and I have your animals for life, I love you so much rip my beautiful friend I love you to the and back
Cindy Alvis
August 7, 2025
My heart goes out to Shelley´s family . She was such an amazing lady , so full of life and sprinkled joy and kindness on all she came in contact with human or animals. I feel blessed to have known and worked with her. May Gods love and peace be resting on her
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