Shellie (Dennis-Gibson) Byrne, passed away on December 7, 2022. She was born in Ashtabula, OH on November 17, 1964. She graduated from Edgewood Senior High School in 1983. She married David Byrne on December 31, 1992 and they have two children, Natalie Elaine and Zachary Albert.

She graduated from Kent State University Ashtabula Campus in May 1989 with an Associate Degree in Applied Science (Nursing). She began a long career in the field of nursing working at hospitals in Pittsburgh, Aliquippa, Geneva and eventually University Hospital Lake West where she worked in the operating room as an RNFA (Registered Nurse, First Assistant) and was actively employed at the time of her death.

Aside from her professional career, she focused intently on her home and family, attending all functions in which her children were involved throughout elementary, secondary school and also at their college events.

In addition to her husband and children, she is survived by her mother, Brenda (Schumann-Dennis-Gibson-Spadaro); sister, Kellie (Kirk) Peine; niece, Courtney (Nick) Toth and great-niece, Tenley Toth; aunt, Henrietta (Schumann-Nelson-Dickie-Gass) Glaus and many cousins.

She was preceded in death by her bio-father, Paul M. Dennis, and her adoptive father, Theren J. Gibson. Final resting place will be at Fairview Cemetery.

Friends will be received 10 am to 12 Noon, Saturday, December 17, 2022 at Behm Family Funeral Home, 26 River St., Madison.  A Memorial service will be held at 12 Noon at the Funeral Home. Please join us following the service at a luncheon reception honoring Shellie to be held at the Fairport Senior Center, 1380 East St., Fairport Harbor.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making one of Shellie’s greatest wishes happen, by focusing on helping a family that is struggling, by donating rent, groceries, or presents under the tree. Contribution envelopes will be available if needed.

Online obituary and condolences may be viewed at www.behmfuneral.com