Shelly grew up in Texas, moving to Oklahoma in 2007, from Bowie. She spent several years working at Arbuckle Wilderness, Snak-Shak and Arbuckle Fried Pies prior to working for the Chickasaw Nation. During her time with the Nation, she worked and managed several of their CTS stores. At the time of her death, Shelly was managing the “Chickasaw Market Place” gift shop in Ada.

Shelly loved spending time with her family, especially her grandbabies. She enjoyed cooking and trying traditional native recipes. Other hobbies and enjoyments included riding horses, attending the annual Rednecks with Paychecks event, attending concerts and caring for her dogs.

Survivors include her three children, Aaron Willet of Sulphur, Sharleigh Willett of Wynnewood, and Tony James “TJ” Goolsby of Sulphur; sister, Delina Hoena of Arkansas; two brothers, Brad Hill of Davis, and Wylie Hill, Jr. of Norman; as well as five grandchildren, Kaydnce, Raelee, Huxley, Baker and Blakely.

In addition to her parents, Shelly was preceded in death by one son, Lex Allan Love.

Funeral services were held 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025, at Hale’s Memorial Chapel in Davis, with Pastor Willard McCartney, Jr., officiating. Interment followed at the Green Hill Cemetery in Davis.

Services are entrusted to Hale’s Funeral Home of Davis. Online condolences may be offered at halesfuneralhomes.com.