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Shelly Kaplan Obituary

KAPLAN, SHELLY, Services for Shelly Kaplan, age 58 of Apopka who passed away Monday, will be held on Wednesday, August 3rd, 4PM at the Beth Shalom Memorial Chapel, 640 Lee Rd., Orlando. Born in Long Island, NY, Shelly grew up in Dover, DE before going to college at American University. She spent much of her adult life in New Jersey before moving to Orlando in 1992 to be near her family. She dedicated herself to her work at Neva Kalaher as a paralegal. Shelly was filled with unconditional love to everyone and an extremely generous and giving soul while maintaining her gracefulness through the tough experience of her disease. A fun loving and very social person she was a wonderful friend to those whom she loved. Shelly is survived by her father, Eli; the loves of her life, her two beautiful daughters, Kim Golden and Amy Goldstein; two brothers, David (Marsha) Kaplan and Jay (Doris) Kaplan; sister, Linda (Marc) Kielek. Memorial contributions may be made to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Central Florida. Services entrusted to Beth Shalom Memorial Chapel, 640 Lee Rd., Orlando. 407-599-1180.

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Published by Orlando Sentinel on Aug. 3, 2005.

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Gary Butcher

July 28, 2020

What a privilege it was to have know this WONDERFUL loving, kind, considerate woman. I value her friendship and will always be thankful for the knowledge she shared with me. Sincerely, my life is better for having know Shelly. We worked together for about 10+ years and never ever had a problem of any kind. She was a blessing to all that got to know her. Shelly I love you as much today as I did back then. Wisdom was your middle name.

Gary Butcher

August 1, 2006

Think of you daily, life just isn't the same since you left. I miss your extra special laughter.

Love Gary

Julia Knecht

August 1, 2006

Shelly,

It has been a year. A year without your smile, your laugh. I think of you and I smile. Every memory of you is a treasure. Your 50th birthday, the many movies, dinners, desserts. Every moment remembered makes me realize just how lucky I was to have you touch my life. You'll never be forgotten. You are loved to the moon and stars and back again.

Love and kisses, Julia

Dee Byrnes

August 20, 2005

Shelly, your bright,light, lively spirit is with us everyday...I hope there are catalogues in heaven for you to look through...we miss you madly.

Bailey Shell

August 4, 2005

I did'nt know Shelly that much but the times that we talked she was a very warm hearted person with alot of people that loved her so much....she will be missed.

Shirley Johnson

August 3, 2005

I worked in the same building with Shelly in Winter Park. She also assisted me with a legal matter. She was supportive, friendly and always knew the right words in difficult times. My deepest sympathy to her family.

Judy Shell

August 3, 2005

Shelly: You will be missed by many - your infectious laughter, your sense of humor, your thoughtfulness & consideration of others - but you'll be forever carried in the hearts of those who love you.

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