Dorothy Shelley

Dorothy Shelley, 68, of San Jose, California, formerly of Shelby, MS passed away on March 16, 2022, in San Jose ,California.

Visitation will be held 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 26, 2022, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Shelby, MS. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church.   Interment immediately after at Shelby Cemetery. 

Dorothy was born April 12, 1953, in Shelby, Mississippi to Fattie and Estrina Favi.

Dorothy graduated from Shelby High School in Shelby, MS. She attended church at St. John Vianney Catholic Church in San Jose, California.  Dorothy loved Country Music, trips to Reno NV, collecting pottery from McCarty's and Peter's, and gardening.   She adored her dog, Jax.

Dorothy is preceded in death by her parents, Fattie & Estrina Favi; brother, Morris Favi; sister-in-law, Lou Favi; and brother-in-law, Jerry Pendleton. 

Dorothy is survived by her loving husband, David Shelley; sister, Mary Jean Favi Pendleton; brother, David Favi; brother-in-law, Allen Shelley; sisters-in-law, Terri Shelley and Mary Ann Favi;  along with a host of nieces & nephews. 

In lieu of flowers  donations can be made in Dorothy's name to St. Mary's Catholic Church P O Box 208 Shelby, MS  38774.