Marshia (Beard)

Shelley

Marshia M. Shelley, 80, Lake Mills, entered into eternity with her Savior, Jesus, after a five-year battle with Alzheimer's disease on Friday, July 16, 2021.

She was born on January 2, 1941 in Sedan, Kansas, the daughter of Ronald and Mary Beard.  Marshia had many fond memories of growing up with her family in the Lake of the Forest community in Kansas. She especially loved spending time on the lake.

On October 1, 1988 Marshia married the love of her life, Richard Lee Shelley.  They enjoyed many adventures together, loving on their very spoiled dog, Chuckie, and travelling often until Richard's passing on January 12, 2011.

Marshia loved the Lord and her brothers and sisters in Christ and her church were very important to her.  She loved to give complements and make others feel special all the way to the end of life. She blessed many people who were able to be part of her life.  As well, she was very blessed to have such kind caregivers and friends at The Lake Mills Independent Living Home with whom she was able to travel to Florida, Branson, Mo. and Niagara Falls.  One of her favorite things to do near the end of her life was to take a drive around Rock Lake with her Culver's chocolate milkshake and share stories from her "lake days".  She will be missed but we are comforted to know she is safe in the arms of her Savior.

Marshia was preceded in death by her parents, an older brother and her husband, Richard.

A graveside service is being planned and will be held at Kroghville Cemetery. The Jewish people held a very dear place in Marshia's heart.

If desired, memorials in Marshia's memory can be made to The Friends of Israel Gospel Ministry https://www.foi.org/ .