Joni Lea Shelly age 62 5/3/1960-3/23/2023 Our hearts grieve the death of our sister Joni.

She left us too soon and yet she is no longer suffering in her earthly body. We will always remember her smile and miss her laughter. Her hearts desire was that everyone would come to experience Jesus as their Lord and Savior. Staying connected with family was very important. We would often hear “take a picture, we need to get a picture!” so the time we spent together would be captured and memories could be shared. Born in Kokomo, Indiana and raised in Galveston, Joni moved to Rice Lake at the age of 14.

She graduated from Rice Lake High School in 1978, attended UWBCC and then transferred to North Central Bible College in Minneapolis, Mn, where in addition to her studies, she enjoyed singing and touring with Chorale choir.

Preceded in death by parents George Shelly and Dolly (Shelly) Smith, grandparents and many uncles, aunts and cousins.

Joni is survived by her sisters Rose Anne and Toni, nephew Saul, niece Jorja, Uncle Steven Rice, and many cousins.

Joni’s internment is planned for a later date at the Galveston Cemetery in Indiana. She will be laid to rest next to her parents.

Appleyard’s Home for Funerals in Rice Lake, WI is assisting the family with the arrangements.

Last Update: Mar 27, 2023 12:51 pm CDT