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Shelly Maxine Mandell

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Shelly Maxine Mandell passed away peacefully on March 13, 2026 after a brief illness. She was actively involved since the 1970s in feminism and served as the president of the LA chapter of NOW and served on its national board. A graduate of Southwestern Law School, she specialized in Family Law. She is survived by her daughter Tracey and 2 Grandchildren, Noah and Kariun and loving nieces Cynthia and Roxanne. She will be dearly missed by her close friends TC, Pam, Joann, Elaine and Barbara.

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Published by Los Angeles Times on Mar. 18, 2026.

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Rita Kumar

Yesterday

Shelly had been a role model for victorious , clear thinker and preservance for memories. I really regarded her in guiadance multiple occasions in our life´s . She will be missed on physical level but her presence will be felt when needed for showing path .. wish her the most peaceful ful journey ahead .. is difficult for me to say her bye ..
Dr Rita Kumar .

Elaine

March 21, 2026

Shelly was a force of nature. The National Organization for Women would not be the force it is..without her leadership of the Los Angeles Chapter.. and her role on the National Board. Rest in peace my friend.

Joanne

March 19, 2026

Shelly on the Skagway train

Joanne

March 19, 2026

Our kids introduced us, I became your masseuse for 30 years, and along the way our friendship bloomed. Christmas at Twin Dragons, Jamaica, Alaska, and so many shared stories about growing up in Hollywood. I miss you my friend Joanne

Perry Levine

March 18, 2026

Shelly was my boss at Koss Real Estate. We were both working during the day and going to school at night (me CSUN, her Southwestern Law), so we easily empathized with our workloads. She was kind, thoughtful, smart and funny...the perfect boss. I learned a lot from her. None of it work related...as a young man, she taught me about true feminism and the realities of how women were treated in our world. I carried her lessons for the last forty years. Rest in peace and rest in strength, Shelly. Thank you for being you and for the lessons you taught me.

Elaine Lafferty

March 18, 2026

Oh Shelly...you were a force of nature. Of our many memories over the last...ahem...40 years...I'll never forget our escapades as Kennedy delegates at the 1980 Democratic Convention in New York. The New York Times wrote about it on December 8th 1980, author Leslie Bennetts. You didn't take credit...but you ran the show. I'll miss you forever my friend.

David Rubin

March 18, 2026

Shelly Mandell was a force with which to be reckoned. She was a good employer, a good teacher and a force within the legal community. She will be missed by many in our community and her loss is keenly felt.

Pam

March 17, 2026

Shelly may have left the building but she'll be forever in my heart. Shelly was part of my 'chosen family' for the past 37 years only to find out a few years ago, through 23 and Me, that we are actually related as not so distant cousins. I'll never forget all the fun times and shenanigans we had. I wish her soul peace in the next realm.
Condolences to her family and friends.
I miss you already Shel

Willie Jussen

March 17, 2026

Shelly, you were one of a kind. You will be missed but never forgotten. A special lady.

Jeffrey Arden

March 17, 2026

I was deeply shocked to receive this news. I remember first meeting aboard Ms. Shegas. You seized life and never lost grip. Rest peacefully, dear friend.

Glen Abel

March 17, 2026

Shelly was full of life and positive energy!
She lived a great life and made great contributions to the lives of others.
Shelly was also an amazing aunt to my dear friend Cynthia. May God Bless Shelly with eternal peace.

Cynthia Rowe

March 17, 2026

My Dearest Shelly, My Aunt, Friend, Travel Companion, You will always be in my heart. I miss you so much. All My Love, Cyn

Theresa "TC" Carroll

March 17, 2026

Oh, SMM, I miss our calls, the morning greeting, followed by the mid-day check in and closing with the evening bid of a good sleep... I'm still making them in spirit ... and your memorial Yarhzeit candle lasted longer than I expected... TC

Claire o driscoll

March 17, 2026

To Shelly nails all being painted red in Ireland and the lips will be just as bright red in your honour x

Sinead o donoghue

March 17, 2026

Our deepest condolences to all. Shelly was a force to dealt with. She will be deeply missed by all who had the pleasure to know her . May she R.I.P from all here may she R.I.P from Sinead Austin Denise and Siobhàn

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