Mrs. Marilyn Rose (Shelley) Evans, 90, passed away on Monday April 15, 2024, at Amorem Hospice in Valdese, NC. A resident of Morganton, NC, she was born on December 3, 1933, in Binghamton, NY. She worked for many years at Sheltered Workshop of Binghamton, NY teaching office and computer skills to students with disabilities. She applied her love of music to performing with the Sweet Adelines for over 20 years. She had a love of Christ and was a devoted student of the scripture throughout her life.
Marilyn is survived by her husband Richard Evans of Morganton, NC; one brother Ed (Lee) and wife Glennis Briggs of Chula Vista, CA; four children, son Rick and wife Libby Shelley of Rochester, NY, son David and wife Karen Shelley of Newark Valley, NY, son Rob and wife Deloris of Waxhaw, NC and daughter Becky and husband Mike Dale of Morganton, NC.; two stepdaughters, Tina and husband Christopher Barber of Apalachin, NY and Nichole and Jason Kierstead of Wilmington, NC; 18 grandchildren, and 24 great-grandchildren. She had a great love for her blind dog Arie who was her almost constant companion for the past seven years.
She is predeceased by her son William Shelley, Jr. and eight siblings.
No services are planned at this time.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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The love for my sister is everlasting. We had seventy eight years of this experience. We now await the appearing of Christ Jesus our Savior. In resurrection we will walk eternally with each other and with Him. Rest now sweet sister and soon we will all who love Christ will be together with Him.
Our sincere condolences to all the Shelley family members. Marilyn will always be thought of and remembered as “Mom Shelley” to myself and my sisters. If Becky wasn’t staying at our house, one of us were staying there! May you all find peace knowing she is rejoicing with Our Lord and is waiting, along with Bill, for everyone to join them. You are all in my thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time. Love you Becky and family. Beth & Paul Morin and family
We are so sorry for your loss. Aunt Marilyn was so sweet, she will definitely be missed.
R.I. P Marilyn, my friend.