Truly an inspiration to me over all the years.  She was such a genuine person and such a pleasure to be around.  Whether playing tennis at the LTC or just socializing, Shelly has always been that beacon of light.  Your beacon of light will always shine in my life.  I miss you my friend.

All my love to the family , Shelly was a beautiful soul who loved to laugh . We had great times at the club with all the tennis friends, she was tough and tender all in the same breath. Very special women . Tears are deep from the la costa boys , jimbo, Pancho ,spencer, and myself.  God bless .

Harold, Barbara & Mark,
I just found out about the passing of Shelly and feel like I lost one of my very first friends in life.  Shelley and I became friends/neighbors when we were 5 and always kept in touch when she would spend the summer in MD & winters in FL. My thoughts and prayers are with you and her children.  In the time ahead her legacy will live on and knowing of how many lives she has touched will provide comfort in the days ahead.
Deepest Sympathy & Love to all

I am shocked and saddened at the news of the passing of Shelly. My thoughts and prayers are with the Solomon family and particularly her children.

I'm very sorry and my heart goes out to the entire Solomon family.In my few years years in Fort Lauderdale I had the pleasure of knowing Shelly through tennis clinics and social events around The FLL Tennis Club. I always admired Shelly's zest for fun, her extreme determination in tennis, and her academic prowess. She always helped to make me fit in as a new person to the area. She was part of a really fun high school social group around the Tennis Club that shaped many of our lives. Through my relationship with Shelly and the Solomons I was able to secure one of my first jobs out of college with Mark and their father. Thank you Shelly and the entire Solomon family for making my life better. Shelly I will miss you. Thank you for your friendship.

My parents and I are deeply saddened to hear of Shelly's passing.  I recall the countless hours at Holiday Park and The Tennis Club back in the days of Jr. tennis we spent together and how I loved her quick wit.  There were plenty of good times and Shelly was always someone I looked up to.  My deepest condolences to the family during this difficult time.

My deepest sympathies to the Solomon family. Rest in peace dear Shelly.

I was shocked and deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Shelly.
I met her at Park Trails Elementary where she worked tirelessly volunteering all through
the years that her children attended. We could always count on Shelly to
get the job done. She spent endless hours on such projects as
coordinating volunteer test proctors, conducting vision and hearing screenings, 
organizing, collecting and delivering holiday gifts for families in need, 
coordinating a walk-a-thon to benefit the tsunami victims of Indonesia, just to name a few of her initiatives.
She never said "No" whenever I asked for help, and she was so charismatic that people couldn't say "No" to her! 
Additionally, she was fun to be around, smart, witty, and always a bright spot in my day. 
She was a great mother with endless love and devotion to her children.
Adam, Ashley, Jake and Lexi, you are in my prayers.

My Dear Shelly, You were an angel here on earth now you're an angel in heaven... Rest well, my friend--Dearest Solomon & Heller Family--May you all feel the very real presence of God and know that He has wrapped His loving arms around our sweet Shelly. May you turn toward each other at this difficult time and hold on tight. Sending many hugs, Kathrin Keil-Sieberth "KK"

I had never met Shelly in person, but I had spoken with her by phone about five years ago regarding a head pro job at a tennis club in South Florida.  I knew immediately talking to her that her kindness was a strength and that she had a heart the size of Texas.  She had some amazingly inspirational words on Facebook quite often, and she must have been even more of an inspiration as a friend and family member.  She actually helped people.  She changed how people think and she changed how people act.  I know this because I was one of those people.  She was a difference maker.  We are privileged far too seldomly to have people like Shelly Solomon in our lives in some way or another.  I am so thankful that our paths crossed in some way, and I am better for it.  She was a rockstar in life in so many ways, and now she is an angel.  She always has been.  I offer my deepest, most heartfelt condolences to her family and closest friends.  For those of us who learned from her, it is now our turn to honor Shelly Solomon by teaching others the same things that she taught us.

My condolences to the Solomon family.  I remember Shelly as a young girl and had so much fun with her when Eddie Herr asked me to  chaperon a group of tennis players to Santo Domingo.  She was a shining light. May she rest in peace.  Fondly, Adrienne Cutler

My deepest condolences to the whole family, unfortunately I had to leave the ceremony early, to be with my daugther Monique, but at least I was able to be with you for a bit, although you did not see me. Big hug to all -

May your eternal light continue to shine for others.

I will always remember the early days at the NBTA. Shelly could fill a room quickly with her laughter and smile. She was always positive and I never remember her saying a unkind word. 
My heart is heavy for her entire family. She will never be forgotten.

My daughter Julia adored her.  My heart goes out to her family, especially her children.

Our deepest sympathy on Shelley's passing.

Marlyn and Lew Littman

I had the pleasure of competing and practicing tennis at Holiday Park and in tournaments as a Junior ranked player. She and her family were a wonderful and a inspiration to the game of tennis. She was a great person and she will be greatly  missed. Mat God Bless her and her Family at this time of need and keep her Children blessed and safe.

We will miss you Shelly. You did so much good for so many people.

You were the best Shelly. I watched you grow up as a fierce competitor with an incredible will to win. And then reaquainted with you as an adult You took all that drive and talent and helped make the world a better place. You were brilliant. Kind. Sensitive. My thoughts and prayers are with your family and those you leave behind. I will always miss you.

Shelly will be missed and her contributions to Society will continue to benefit from it, generously the indelible success made for the awareness for children and assurance for equality, on behalf of my family and I we say thank you to the children of Shelly and we pray that the daily Grace and Mercy comforts them. May Shelly's soul Rest In Peace

My Deepest condolences for Solomon/Heller Family. 

Cheryl Mancini

May God bless you and your family in this time of grief. I pray there will be more light shed on this tragedy and we can help others.

The Brewer family is so sorry about the passing of Shelly.  Shelly's children and the entire family will be in our thoughts and prayers.  We hope the good memories of Shelly will be with you always.

I was lucky to have met Shelly Solomon, first at Holiday Park in Fort Lauderdale where I told her that she was among the Top-10 Florida junior girls tennis players of all time, then when I interviewed her for Florida Tennis Magazine. She invited me to one of her amazing campaign events for the Broward County School Board and also, for a very nice dinner event held in Miami Beach (her father at the time was unable to attend). Sometimes, we need to have a spiritual bird's eye view to truly see all of the goodness and kindness one leaves behind on this great planet Earth. Love and peace always from the Secada family :-)

Love ya shelly. Loved our many conversations. You did so many good things for tennis and kids. A great human being. I miss ya

Shelly, you're a great a friend and a great human being in every sense. I loved our conversations. You did so many good things for kids and tennis. RIP my friend. Love ya

So sad. your mind was sharp. your voice - direct and true. your heart - love. your soul will remind me what I need to do. see you on the other side. peace and light for the family.

Shelly, i always enjoyed our conversations. You're a great individual and did so many good things for young kids and tennis. One of the best individuals I've ever met is what you are. Loved having you around Harold's tennis institute. RIP my good friend. Love ya

Our most profound sympathies are extended to the Solomon Heller families.  May the beauty of Shelly's memory, her love for her family and friends, her ambition and contributions to so many worthy causes be a comfort and memory to all who knew her.  In honor of Ashley, we uphold you in our hearts and prayers.  Trey & Lynn Blalock, Potomac Maryland

Shelly no words be said of what you did so much for others including myself. I hope you are resting in peace as I sometimes feel your pain.Love you always, Carling Bassett

I am so saddened by your passing. We shared many great conversations and the only comfort I can find is that your spirit and intelligence will live on through your children. May you rest in the arms of God.

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Harold, Barbara, Mark and family, Pike and I send our deepest sympathies to your family. Our prayers are with all of you.

Shelly was an inspiration in my life, especially during college. I had never met anyone with such determination and perseverance. We laughed so hard together and when I was down she was always the friend I turned to. I was blessed to have met Shelly and to have shared so many wonderful times with her.

Shelly had a beautiful spirit a lively personality and a good heart. She will be missed.

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Rochelle Solomon

19 June, 1963 – 7 October, 2014

Star of David Memorial Gardens Cemetery & Funeral Chapel

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