Kelsey Shade Collier

Kelsey was a vibrant follower of Jesus Christ who lived a life built on faith, love, and togetherness. She found strength and comfort in God’s Word and faithfully served her church, ACC Downtown. Known for her joyful spirit, Kelsey filled her days with laughter, kindness, and a good latte.

She cherished time with her husband, Jack, enjoying date nights exploring new restaurants, puzzle and game nights with friends, photoshoots, girls’ nights, and hosting dinner parties and family gatherings. Always up for a phone call, Kelsey never missed an opportunity to share what was happening in her life. Her life was never dull, and her spirit always glowed.

Kelsey was a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America in New York, earning degrees in Culinary Arts and Food Science. She completed an externship with the McCormick Spice Company, developing recipes featured on their social media platforms. She spent two months in Tuscany, Italy, teaching at Toscana Saporita Cooking School, worked at the Gaylord Resort in Nashville, and later became a social media cooking influencer with more than 350,000 followers. She inspired many through her cooking lessons and her well-known phrase, “Trust me, you can cook.” She was also the author of a homemade pasta machine cookbook.

Kelsey is survived by her beloved husband, Jack; her parents, James Shade and Lisa Longo Shade; her sister, Aspen (Weston, Gianna) Cleveland; her brother, Carson Shade; and her grandmothers, Donna Longo and Donna Lovelace. She was preceded in death by her grandparents John Longo, James Lovelace, Martin Shade, and Maryann Shade, and her uncle, Anthony Longo.

To send a Kelsey-themed floral arrangement, please contact Flowers by Brenda Fry at 210-284-0288 or Buds of Bulverde at 830-980-2837.

The family encourages attendees to dress “Kelsey style”—bright, bold, sparkly, classy, glittery, or traditional.

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28

A visitation will be held at Sunset North Funeral Home, located at 910 North Loop 1604 East, San Antonio, TX 78232, on January 18, 2026, from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm. A Celebration of Life will begin at 3:30 pm with food and fellowship to follow at the same location.