Shelly A. Seay

SHELLY ANN SEAY, aged 54, passed away peacefully, after a lengthy illness, on Friday, January 16, 2026, at 12:15 p.m., surrounded by family. Shelly was born on August 19, 1971 to the late Eleanor Seay and the late Gerald Seay in Yonkers, New York and she eventually moved to Baltimore, Maryland, the eldest of three girls. After graduating from Dunbar High School in 1989, Shelly pursued studies in Nursing but decided to focus on other opportunities. She eventually secured employment with the United States Postal Service and worked there until her health forced a leave of absence. In 1994, Eleanor moved her girls to Randallstown, MD, and that’s where life really began to unfold for the entire family. One of Shelly’s proudest moments was the birth of her daughter Malei (My-lee) Ariel Scott. No one ever imagined this new chapter for Shelly but from that moment on the trio – Shelly, Natalie, and Cassey – had an additional member! Along with Eleanor, they proved to be an amazing, supportive village for Shelly, loving Malei as their very own! In her free time, Shelly enjoyed the coziness of watching Hallmark & Lifetime movies. She was also a huge fan of both Mary J. Blige and the Baltimore Ravens. No wonder purple and black were her favorite colors Many are surprised to learn that when Shelly was younger, she was in a bowling league. We have so many treasured moments. Malei says that her mother was her best friend and made her feel like the best daughter in the world. Natalie says that she and Shelly texted each other every single day, even if they were in the next room. Their favorite topic? Food! Natalie also remembers Shelly as a person who always listened to her problems without judgement. Cassey remembers Shelly helping to raise her and Natalie—cooking and getting them ready for school. When discussing something with their mother Eleanor, Shelly would talk in Pig Latin so that Nat and Cass couldn’t understand what was being said. When she was about four years old, Shelly came home crying after an appointment with her Asian pediatrician. After asking Shelly why she was crying, Shelly told her Aunt Hazel that the “karate man gave her a needle.” All these memories are locked in our hearts. We know that ultimately humans did not choose this life, with all its hardships and illnesses. It was forced upon us because of Adam’s sin. We look forward to freedom from this bondage and returning to a state of wholeness. (Romans 8:20-22) Shelly leaves to mourn her daughter, Malei Ariel; two sisters, Natalie Lynn and Cassey Marcella; two nephews, William Corey and Thomas Roosevelt; and a loving circle of other family and friends

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Shelly A. Seay

August 19, 1971 - January 16, 2026