Shelbi Kay Elwell

Shelbi Kay Elwell was suddenly called back home to be with our Heavenly Father. She was a beautiful girl and touched the lives of all. Shelbi is the daughter of my cousin Melea. We went to her funeral services yesterday and Friday. I don't think I have ever cried so much before. That was the hardest thing I have ever done. Shelbi will be greatly missed and always remembered. Her sweet little spirit knew it was her time to return home, and for comfort she wrote letters to her parents, grandparents, three best friends and to her cousin Makenna. Look at those eyes, they just melt your heart! She is beautiful!

Shelbi Kay Elwell 2002 ~ 2008 Our little princess, Shelbi Kay Elwell, age six, passed away from a sudden illness on Dec. 30, 2008.Shelbi was born to her loving parents, Rian and MeLea Elwell on Feb. 26, 2002. Shelbi loved princesses, Barbies, playing with her cousins, her brothers, and her many friends. She was a happy and fun loving little girl. She shared hugs and kisses with her family. She attended Pony Express Elementary School where she was in the first grade. Survived by her parents, her brothers, Cameron, Nathan and Carter, grandparents, Brad and Debra Sheppard, Ted and Roxene Kresser, Jack and Marsha Elwell, great grandparents, Grant and Karen Stubbs, RueLeen Sheppard, Susan Elwell, Frankie Barney, aunts, uncles, and many cousins. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Jan. 3, 2009 at 11 a.m. at the Eagle Mountain East Stake Center, 4506 E. Pony Express Parkway, Eagle Mountain, Utah. Viewings Friday evening from 6-8 p.m. at the church and Saturday 9:30-10:45 a.m. prior to the funeral. Burial, American Fork Cemetery.