Shelley Dean Young McKinney

Shelley McKinney, 60, passed away peacefully October 18, 2022, after a long battle with dementia. She was born February 14, 1962, in Salt Lake City, UT to Stephen and Shirlee Young.

Shelley graduated from American Fork High School Class of 1980. She married her eternal companion Rodney McKinney, May 15, 1981. Together they welcomed 4 children which they raised in their home in Lehi, UT

Shelley was a dedicated member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She served in many callings, but some of her best memories were made as the cook at girls camp.

Being in the mountains was one of her favorite hobbies, whether it would be grabbing a bucket of chicken and going up the canyon for a picnic, packing up the trailer for a weekend of camping, or jumping in the car for a quick drive, she loved it all.

Shelley made many friends in her life and touched the lives of everyone she met. She had such a sweet, kind spirit that you couldn't help but love her.

She enjoyed spending time with her family at Bear Lake, St George, Flaming Gorge, Island Park or getting together for traditional holiday parties, whatever it was she was happy to be surrounded by those she loved.

Shelley's kids and husband were her greatest joys in life. She was always there cheering them on in all their hobbies. She was a wonderful cook and the most incredible wife and mother. She will be missed by so many.

Shelley is survived by her husband Rodney McKinney, Lehi, UT, Melissa (Rick) Maynard , Vernal, UT, Macie (Jacob) Reimschussel, Santaquin, UT, and Dallon (Jade) McKinney, Pleasant Grove, UT, as well as her Grandchildren Brynn, Isaac, Shelby, Oaklee, Bridger, Braelyn, Jaylee, Braxton, Cassidy, and Gracelyn. She is preceded in death by her parents Stephen and Shirlee Young, her son Ruston McKinney, and her Grandson Gage Maynard.

Funeral services will be held Monday, October 24, 2022, at 11:00am at the Cedar Hollow 8th Ward Chapel, 1020 E 1900 N, Lehi, UT 84043, Family and Friends may call, Sunday October 23, 2022 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM and again Monday morning from 10:00 to 10:45am prior to services. Interment will be at the Lehi City Cemetery.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to Bel Air Assisted Living Home and Yarrow Hospice Services for their exceptional love and support while Shelley was in their care.