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Michelle “Shelley” Eileen Bailey has peacefully passed away on January 3, 2025, at the age of 57.
Shelley was born on January 1, 1968, to Steven Elsbernd and Linda Sweetman. She married James Earl Bailey on December 2, 1995. She loved gardening, painting, listening to music, helping others, and watching the Texas Rangers play. Shelley was a beautiful and bright soul. She will be deeply missed.
Her family would like to thank the team on the Texas Oncology Floor, THR Family, and AMH Hospice for all that you have done for Shelley and them.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Shelley’s honor to:
Texas Oncology Foundation | Donate
Shelley is preceded in death by her mother, Linda.
Those left to cherish Shelley’s memory are her husband of 29 years, James Bailey; her children, Zach and Taylor Bailey; her father, Steven Elsbernd; her brother, David Elsbernd; her nephews, Tanner and Alec Elsbernd; Sandra Bailey, David White, Sherri White, Greg Bailey, and Carolyn Elsbernd, along with many other loving family members and friends.
7220 Rendon Bloodworth Rd, Mansfield, TX 76063

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