Lois K. Shelly

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Lois K. Shelly, 84, of Allentown, passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 20, 2010, in Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg. She was the wife of D. Wayne Shelly, with whom she celebrated 53 years of marriage last July. Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late Stewart and Elsie (Pearson) Kichline. A graduate of Kutztown State College and Lehigh University, she taught school in the Lower Nazareth, Allentown and Bethlehem Area School Districts. She was also a remedial teacher with the Colonial Intermediate School District assigned to the elementary parochial schools in Northampton. Always interested in history, she was a member of the Lehigh County Historical Society and various other historical groups. She also enjoyed studying the history and language of the Pennsylvania German culture and belonged to various Pennsylvania German groups. In retirement, she enjoyed traveling with Wayne in their motor home, especially to Maine in the summer. Survivors: In addition to her husband, she is survived by her daughter, Nedra Shelly of Arlington, VA; son, Kevan and his wife Elaine of Elkridge, MD; and grandchildren, Liana and Jonathan Shelly. Services: A private graveside service will be held at the convenience of the family. A memorial service in celebration of Lois life will be held in the Fellowship Hall of Bethany United Church of Christ, at a date to be determined. Arrangements, Pearson Funeral Home, Bethlehem. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Bethany UCC, 600 W. Market St., Bethlehem, PA 18018, or Lehigh Valley Hospice, 2166 S. 12th St., Allentown, PA 18103, or to a favorite charity of ones choice.