- Date Of Birth: April 3, 1958
- Date Of Death: July 12, 2017
- State: New Mexico
Shelly Lanell Seely, passed away peacefully in her sleep and went to be with the lord, July 12, 2017. Shelly was born April 3, 1958 to Billy Bob and Florine Melton in in Roswell, New Mexico. Growing up in Roswell her whole life, as she never met a stranger. She always had the most wonderful smile and laugh, she wasn’t afraid to let you know how much she loved her family or Jesus. Shelly loved life on the ranch where she lived while she raised her family, going to rodeos and living the ultimate “cowboy life”.
Shelly is survived by her big brother Keith Melton of Portales, NM, three sons, Will Seely and Fiancé Alison Herring; Joe Seely and wife Jennifer; Jake Seely and wife Lacey Seely. She also left behind ten grandchildren: Tyler Herring, Wesley Harden, Austen Harden, Caleb “Caleb Boy” Seely, Kailee Seely, Bayley Harden, Addison Seely, Khason Seely, Cohdy Seely, and Reagan “Reagan Reagan Redfoot” Herring Seely. Aunts Darlene Cole, Pauline Kohler, Norma Carrey, and Cleta Coen; one Uncle Tommy Melton; nieces Jara Simson and Brandy Melton; nephews Billy Leon Melton and Kevin Melton; and great nephew Kade Melton and numerous other nieces, nephews, cousins, and special close friends.
Shelly was preceded in death by her daddy Billy Bob and momma Florine Melton; Sister Janice Melton; and Brothers Ricky and Mike Melton.
She will be dearly missed as she was loved by all who met her. Until we meet again, we all love you and miss you so very much!
