Joan Shelley Fernandez

Joan Shelley Fernandez obituary, Colma, CA

Joan Shelley Fernandez

Joan Fernandez Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Cypress Lawn Funeral Home & Memorial Park on Nov. 11, 2025.

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Dr. Shelley Fernandez died in San Francisco on November 7, 2025. A native of New York, a long-time resident of San Francisco, Shelley led an impactful life as an educator, an activist, a supportive member of many communities and organizations, and a beloved and loving friend.
A complete obituary will be posted soon.
Shelley's life will be celebrated at a gathering for family and friends from 5 pm to 9 pm on Monday, November 17, 2025 at the OLIVET CHAPEL, Cypress Lawn-Olivet Gardens, 1601 Hillside Blvd., Colma. Final services will take place on Tuesday, November 18, from 9 - 11 am in the same location, followed by interment at Olivet Memorial Park.
For those who desire, memorials to https://www.sutterhealth.org/giving or your favorite charity are suggested.

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1370 El Camino Real, Colma, CA 94014

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