Shelton "Shelly" Smith

Chesnee, SC - - Shelton Nicole Smith, 36, of 4411 Chesnee Highway, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 25, 2025 at her residence.

Born in Fairchild Air Force Base in Spokane, WA, she was the daughter of Agustin Diaz-Rivera.  She was an amazing mom, supported the Wounded Warrior Project, a member of the Cherokee County Deaf and Blind Organization, and a member of First Baptist Church in Gaffney.

Surviving in addition to her father is a daughter, Ayla Faith Diaz-Rivera of Chesnee; two brothers, Joshua Diaz-Rivera (Linda) of Spartanburg and Lucas Diaz-Rivera of the home; a sister, Meghan Murphy (Chris) of Chesnee. She was preceded in death by her mother, Linda Marie Ernewein Diaz-Rivera and her grandmother, Helen Chipman.

A private memorial service will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675.

The family will be at their respective homes.

An online guest register is available at www.blakelyfuneralhome.com.

Blakely Funeral Home & Crematory, Gaffney, SC