Sophie Mary Shelley of Oak Grove, Missouri passed away on January 14, 2022. Sophie was born on June 10, 1928 in Kansas City, Missouri. Her parents were first generation immigrants. Sophie was one of seven children growing up in Kansas City, Missouri. She married Glenn Shelley in 1947. They were long- time residents of Oak Grove, Missouri where they lived with their two children, Pat and Glenda. Homemaking, quilting and being a terrific mom and wife were her passions. She loved to polka, play Skipbo, garden, listen to the player piano and bring joy and loving care to all who were privileged to know her.
Sophie was preceded in death by her husband Glenn; all of her brothers and sisters; granddaughter Jennifer Rios and adopted daughter Debby Schenk.
Survivors include: children Patrick Shelley (Jane) and Glenda Shelley; grandchildren Staci Beasley and Robin Jones (Chris); great grandchildren Josh Cramer, Emily Elkins, Matthew Elkins, Derek Rios, Kylie Jones and Danica Jones; and great-great grandchildren Bella, Wrenley and Grayson Cramer.
The family is holding a private service in her honor. Memorial contributions can be made to Children’s Mercy hospital, Hope House or the United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation.
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