Michelle R. "Shelly" (Walters) Vail
January 21, 1968 ~ May 1, 2018
Michelle R. “Shelly” (Walters) Vail, 50, of Camby, passed away on May 1, 2018 at Life’s Journey in Avon, surrounded by her family. Shelly was born on January 21, 1968 in Wabash, IN to the late Michael “Mick” Walters and Betty (Spears) Walters, who survives.
Shelly inspired hundreds if not thousands of people throughout her life as a motivational speaker for Weight Watchers and as a friend. Shelly wed the love of her life, Ron Vail on November 24, 1990 and celebrated their 27th Anniversary in 2017. She loved working out and participated in several 5K races over the years. She also enjoyed spending time with her family, loved animals, and doing competitive ballroom dancing. Shelly will be greatly missed by her loving family and friends.
Left to cherish her memory is her husband of 27 years, Ron Vail of Camby; step-daughters, Theresa Vail of Lebanon, Jenny (Vail) Handley (Chad) of Fishers; mother, Betty Walters (Spears) of Wabash; brother, Keith Walters(Cathy) of Wabash; grandchildren, Beau, Brandon, Quinn, Darby; nieces, Rachel, Kayla, Stephanie; and a host of great nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held Friday from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Carlisle- Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 10:00 a.m. in the funeral home. Graveside services will be held Saturday at 1:30 p.m. in Friends Cemetery, Wabash, Indiana.
While flowers are welcomed, memorial contributions may be made to Hope Marie’s Fund (Animal Rescue), 4247 N. State Rd. 135 Franklin, IN 46131 or online www.hopemariesfund.org; envelopes will be provided at the funeral home. Visit www.CarlisleBranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
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Rest In Peace sweet lady! Your smile will be missed! I met Shelley at WW in Martinsville 4 years ago. Alesia Payne
Shelley was a great inspiration to me over many years. I wish her peace and comfort to her family. She will be greatly missed. Susan Miner
Ron and girls, I am so sorry. Shelley was certainly a special person and my life is better for knowing her. Love, hugs and prayers to you all. Rest easy friend.
Rest in peace Shelly. You will be truly missed by me and soo many others who you have touched with your positive attitude.
I only knew Shelly from Weight Watchers meetings but the person I knew was sweet, thoughtful, kind and funny. RIP, Shelly.
Shelley you were such an Inspiration. Thank you for all the advice, laughter, smiles and special memories. You will truly be missed. Fly High. Heaven gained a Special Angel. Prayers for Ron, Mom and family. Jon & Brenda Davis
Shelly was such an amazing person. She inspired and motivated so many of us throughout her life. I worked with Shelly and knew her through WW meetings. I know she will be greatly missed by all of us. Her encouragement and support to all of us will always be remembered. Shelly, may you Rest in peace. Thoughts and prayers to Ron and Shelly’s entire family.
You touched the lives of so many people. Such a beautiful person with a kind and generous soul. You made the world a better place and you leave a void that cannot be filled. May God bless you with peace and happiness in heaven. Sheryl Sherman
Met Shelly through ww. She was always a funny upbeat person, I already miss her. My sympathy to all of her family and friends, Ann
Shelly and I worked at the same time for WW. She was a great inspiration to others. My deepest sympathy to Ron and the rest of her family. May God’s love comfort you and loving memories give you peace.
Diana McKowen
Oh Shelly my heart is breaking I will and have missed our phone calls and our texting back and forth. Last year we were going to meet halfway and have a girls weekend after your and your mom visited and that’s when you called and said you had some health issues going on. I will always remember us working hours on dance routines to Neil Diamond songs! Dance high in the sky girl I love and miss you I still can’t believe you are gone.
Love you,
Kim
I’m so glad our paths crossed 16 years ago. We just kind of “clicked” and our friendship began. I’ll miss your smile, our shared sarcasm, your sense of humor, and your giving spirit. Blessings to Ron and your entire family. Until we meet again my sweet friend.
My thoughts and prayers go out to all of the family I’m praying for strength for God to wrap his arms around everyone who loved Shelly and comfort them during this difficult time.ߙϰߏ»
Thoughts & Prayers for family & friends. Shelly has moved on to a better place. Shelly will be there with a huge smile to greet us when we join her. Thank you Shelly for being my sisters best friend.
She was always so positive and ready hear what I was having trouble. Thank you Shelly for all the help you’ve been to me and many others through the years. I will always think of you with a smile and upbeat personality. God took a wonderful angel home and we will see you again in heaven again someday in Gods time. Prayers for Ron and your mother I know you loved them very much.
Shelly you will always be in my life and memories will keep us connected until the day when we meet again sweet girl. As always HUGS and be a good girl.
Ron, you are in our thought and our prayers as well as the whole family. God has taken an angel home!
I will never forget how upbeat and positive you were when you would come to the office and help us with WW every Tuesday. You will be truly missed by me and soo many others. You have touched my heart with your caring and can do attitude. Rest in peace Shelly. Praying for comfort for Ron and your family.
Much love, Dana Roth
Shelly was my first WW leader. She always made it fun and informative and gave me the courage throughout my weight loss journey. You are one special lady.
I met Shelly at weight watchers 14 yrs ago. She is a kind loving person who always cared about others. She will be missed more than words can ever express. May God give her family a peace that only He can provide. Love and prayers for those she left behind!!
I met Shelly many years ago at Rock City
Cafe in Wabash. She was such a delight and so full of life. Her beautiful soul was very evident when I was introduced to her. My prayers are with her family. In His Love
We are very sorry! We loved Shelly very much at the Monday Night W. W. meetings. Love to Ron and family.
Words escape me. Our friendship was a short one, but oh so special. God definitely broke the mold when He made Shelly. Unique, full of love and compassion……precious….you will be missed sissy. Love you so much!
I will remember you with love and light. Full of life ,,, my whole life! You are missed
Ron. Betty. Keith & Famll y So sorry for your loss. Prayers for your family.
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Shelly was an amazing woman. She saved my life at Weight Watchers. She inspired me. She will be missed but never forgotten.