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Shelly Kathleen Thompson

1953 - 2020

Shelly Kathleen Thompson obituary, 1953-2020, Lynn Haven, FL

BORN

1953

DIED

2020

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Southerland Family Funeral Home

100 E. 19th Street

Panama City, Florida

Shelly Thompson Obituary

Shelly Kathleen Thompson, 66, of Lynn Haven, FL, passed away peacefully at her home July 10, 2020. She was born in Wauseon, OH and grew up in Tecumseh, MI. She graduated Tecumseh high school then received a nursing degree from Gulf Coast Community College. She spent many years as a registered nurse in both Gainesville and Panama City where she has resided since 1975. She was one of the most caring and loving souls anyone could have ever met. Shelly touched everyone around her with grace and humility especially her lifelong friends Mary Anne DeMey and Kathryn VanSickle. Her passions included family and friends and good times on the water. Shelly also competed in several triathalons, enjoyed hiking the Apalachian trail, fishing, and boating.
She is preceded in death by her mother and father Marilyn and Edward Mengerink.
She is survived by her husband of 36 years, Dale Thompson, son Scotty Thompson and wife Angela, her sister Tracy Mims and husband Alfie. Shelly has three grandchildren. Laila and Aria Thompson with a third child to arrive in January.
A small service will be held at a future date for family and close friends. "Kumbaya, My Lord."
Condolences maybe submitted at www.southerlandfamily.com
Southerland Family Funeral Home
1112 Ohio Ave.
Lynn Haven, FL. 32444
850-785-8532
Published by Panama City News Herald from Jul. 21 to Jul. 23, 2020.

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Mark White

August 12, 2020

So sad to hear the news. Enjoyed getting to know Shelly as her chiropractor many years ago. A wonderful, caring and compassionate person. Her family was the most important thing to her. She will be missed by all who knew her. Peace.

Kay Stewart

July 27, 2020

I met Shelly at Golds Gym years ago. Caught up with her again this past year at Planet Fitness. She was a resilient and consistent soul. Tracey she would tell me about your health issues and
ask me to pray for you. Always thinking of others. As much as she struggled trying to work out to keep herself going, she never complained. You were a tough lady. She inspired many and didn't even know it. Sweet friend I will miss you. Heaven got another angel!

Frank Crosby

July 23, 2020

Meeting Shelly in junior high school became one of the most memorable moments of my life because of her always beautiful upbeat outlook, bright smile and helpful nature. Thanks for your wonderful memories.

Bonnie Allen

July 23, 2020

Shelley was always the coolest kid in our class. We only recently reconnected but I loved her posts and comments. We shared a deep love of animals and I will miss her terribly.

Jeanie Bowser Harris

July 23, 2020

I remember Shelly from Tecumseh Junior and High School. She always had a smile on her face and was able to make us laugh with the simplest remark. My condolences to her family and friends.

Deborah Coker

July 22, 2020

It had been since graduation that we had any contact but social media gave us a chance to communicate, I will miss all your stories and sweet messages you would send. Rest in heaven and know you will be missed by so many. Deborah Coker

Cortland & Brenda Hunt

July 22, 2020

Shelly was a wonderful friend throughout junior and senior high, she had a great smile and infectious laugh. Rest In Peace my friend.

Mary Anne Fisher DeMey

July 21, 2020

You were such a wonderful woman, kind, funny, articulate and so loving. I will deeply miss you. A Hui Hou

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