I first met Shelley when I was a teenager and moved in with my Aunt and Grandma, due to typically tense and dramatic scenarios as one tends to experience in those formative years! And quickly I came to know her as another member of the family really, who was central, engaged and frankly cherished in all our lives. Long and numerous were the nights with Shelley and Tracy animatedly regaling comic tales of those early years teaching at Kennet Valley Primary! For Tracy, Shelley was I felt a terrific friend; the ones you really hope to find in life - and for that I was very grateful. For there was refuge in Shell. Respite. Something I felt keenly. From the very first moment I met her, Shelley was unassuming and trusting. No judgment, no drama. Her company felt so easy - that endless trove of cultural knowledge and curious observation, so wonderfully told in that distinctive voice, full of warmth and humour. An old soul you felt; wise to the melodrama of it all. For with Shelley there really was a gloriously unbudging sense of self. One from which you always could take great comfort. Shelley truly was the type of person it’s so lovely to have around. Much love Shell as always. And blessings!x And lots of love of course to all the Lowther’s. I hope you’re all ok. Your mum was of tremendous character and meant so much to so many, which I’ve no doubt lives on in all of you. She was so proud of you all. Tim xx

"Happiness can be found in the darkest of places, if only one remembers to turn on the light." The light and laughter in any room was usually Shelley! So many memories and most of all laughs we shared. Dear Shelley - what a legacy to have been liked and loved by so many. Thank you for the laughs along the way xx

Shelley my heart is breaking what am I going to do with out my best friend here in Spain...I'm not ready to say goodbye...... We met in 2018 and straight away we became Best friends. We have laughed and cried together and shared so many stories.. Loved are shopping trips and days on the beach . We where so excited about going away on holiday in November. You where my go to when I was feeling down and you knew I needed you even when I didn't ask .. I'm going to miss you stopping by the bar for your glass of water or coke with Mo.and a good catch up on gossip. I'm going to miss your cheeky banter with Trevor.. I'm going to miss you with all my Heart and il never forget you ..My Spainish Sister, My Best Friend .You where the most amazing Lady and loved by many ..God Bless you Shelley...I will always love you xxx Taken to Soon xxx