Mrs. Shelley Ann Bledsoe
Sep. 23, 1954 - Sep 24, 2024

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Shelley Ann Bledsoe, who passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, just one day after her 70th birthday, Born on September 23, 1954, in Lufkin, Texas, she grew up in Dallas, Texas and later moved to Carrollton, Texas. Shelley and her husband, David Eugene Bledsoe were married almost 47 years, raising three children Ashleigh Renee Bledsoe, Jacob David Bledsoe, and Sarah Ann Bledsoe. Born to Charles Thomas and Dorothy Mae Sultzbaugh, Shelley was the youngest of four. Shelley grew up in Farmers Branch, Texas after the family relocated to Dallas from Lufkin. She graduated from R.L. Turner High School in 1972 and went on to college at Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas where she graduated with a marketing degree. Shelley married the love of her life, David on April 15, 1978 and settled in Carrollton, Texas where they decided to raise their family. Shelley was a kind and generous soul, always putting others’ needs before her own. Her love and compassion extended to all those who knew her, and she will be remembered for her infectious smile and warm personality. Shelley lived a fulfilling life full of laughter, family, and love. She enjoyed cooking, traveling, gardening, family & friends and enjoying her backyard.
She is survived by her husband David Eugene Bledsoe; daughters Ashleigh Renee Bledsoe and Sarah Ann Bledsoe; son Jacob David Bledsoe; son-in-law Christopher Martinez; daughter-in-law Tiffany Bledsoe; soon to be son-in-law Jonathan Petty; and two grandchildren, Hadley Kaye Bledsoe and Hendrix Mayes Martinez who will miss her dearly; sister Pamela Kay Parr Batts; brothers William Thomas Sultzbaugh and Eric Anton Sultzbaugh; sisters-in-laws Jackie Sultzbaugh and Sharon Carr; nieces Nicole Biggs, Stephanie Carrizales, Heather Sultzbaugh, Taylor and Tamsyn Sultzbaugh; nephews Alden and Evan Sultzbaugh; and several extended family and friends. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Friday, October 11th at 10:30am at Restland Funeral Home (13005 S. Greenville Ave Dallas, Texas 75243) in the Wildwood Chapel with a reception to follow. Shelley will be deeply missed and forever remembered. Rest in peace, our dear wife, mother, sister, and friend.