Shelby Bryant

Services for Shelby Bryant, 68, Lawrence, will be private. Location of burial is still undecided. Shelby passed away on Saturday, November 20, 2021, at LMH Health.

Shelby was born on July 29, 1953, in Fredonia, KS, the daughter of Dr. Robert H. and Doris J. (Dienst) Bryant.
Survivors include her sister, Marianne (Dan) Wildcat; Nephew, Hakan (Misty Barton) Wildcat; Great niece, Emma Olivia Wildcat, Great-Nephew, Luca Sanchez.

Shelby was a gifted young person and worked as a young woman at the Bosworth, Sullivan & Co brokerage division in Denver, CO in the early 1970s. She loved reading and art, and painted and composed poetry until declining health in the final year of her life made both difficult. She resided the last two decades in Lawrence, KS with her sister, brother-in-law, and beloved pets.
Memorial contributions may be made in Shelby’s name to the Lawrence Humane Society and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary, 120 W. 13th Street, Lawrence, KS 66044.

12 Condolences

  1. Tim Bonner on November 26, 2021 at 5:06 pm

    Mern and Dan, I am so sad to hear of this loss. You have my condolences.



  2. Dana Apple on November 27, 2021 at 4:21 am

    Oh, goodness. I’m so sorry.



  3. Mary Youngstrom on November 29, 2021 at 4:48 pm

    Mern and Dan,
    I have the sweetest memories of Shelby. She was always so kind to me and so polite. I know she was your buddy for so long. So sorry Mern!
    Mary Youngstrom



  4. Annie Munger on November 29, 2021 at 6:39 pm

    Mern and Dan,
    You all & Shelby have been on my mind so much recently.
    I’m so sorry for your loss.
    Love,
    Ann Baldridge Munger



  5. Bob Musgrove on November 29, 2021 at 7:22 pm

    Mern and Dan,
    Bob and I are so sorry to hear about your loss. Bob and I will be thinking about you.
    Love Bob and Linda Musgrove



  6. Claudia Marr on November 29, 2021 at 8:27 pm

    Mern and Dan,

    I was so sorry to hear about Shelby when I read the Fredonia Citizen this afternoon. I was fortunate to get to know her while working for your parents, and think she sure resembles Doris in the picture. Hope you and Dan are doing well.

    Claudia Marr



  7. Daniel Dienst on November 30, 2021 at 3:00 pm

    Mern and Dan,

    I am so sorry to hear of Shelby’s death. I was informed today by my daughter, Debbie, in Azerbaijan. I have many fond memories of Shelby especially when she was young and I was in the picture. I remember when she was born, I was a cadet at West Point. She made me so proud, I was an uncle. I always remember her as being so smart.

    Uncle Danny



  8. Betsy Evans on December 1, 2021 at 6:15 pm

    Shelby’s passing leaves a big hole in your hearts and your home. Anytime I was around her, I enjoyed her presence and admired her love and respect for pets.



  9. John Baldridge on December 1, 2021 at 9:13 pm

    Mernie, I’m sorry for your loss. You all were always great neighbors.

    John Baldridge



  10. Misty on December 4, 2021 at 9:12 am

    Shelby had such a calming presence. She was very intelligent and loved writing and sending handwritten letters to loved ones. We always enjoyed receiving her letters and will cherish those precious memories.

    Shelby, you were a wonderful aunt to our family and will be greatly missed.

    Love,
    Hakan, Misty, Emma, Luca & Denny.



  11. Julie Jaminet Rucker on December 10, 2021 at 12:03 am

    Dear Marianne and Dan,
    I’m so sorry to hear of your sweet Shelby’s death. I’m sure her passing has left a huge hole in your family.
    May your memories bring you much comfort, and fill your hearts with love. My thoughts and prayers are with y’all.
    With much Sympathy



  12. Janey Jaminet Merrill on December 10, 2021 at 10:14 am

    Marianne and Dan,
    I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Shelby. I have such good memories of all of our family gatherings as kids and the fun and laughter we all shared. She was a sweet person! I know how much she will be missed by your family and Shelby’s friends. My prayers are with you. Love to you all. Janey



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