Shelley Margo Moore Barlow, age 84, of Center Point, AL, went to be with her Lord and Savior on November 8, 2024. She was preceded in death by her father, Shelly Moore; mother, Margaret Locke; sisters, Claudia and Mary Ruth; and brother, Edward. She is survived by her loving husband of 36 years, Roger Barlow; son, Joe Smeraglia (Carol); daughter, Sandy VanSlambrouck (Ervin); son, Allen Barlow (Amy); grandchildren, Sumner Smeraglia, Anthony (Leslie), Brandon (Hannah) VanSlambrouck, Nicole Tyler (Robert), Victor Allen, Braxton (Allison) Kazan, Celia Blake Kazan, Daniel VanSlambrouck; and great grandchildren, Noah, Emily, and Maddie Tyler, Sebastian VanSlambrouck, and Arabella and Liam VanSlambrouck.
Shelley Margo Moore Barlow
(July 6, 1940 – November 8, 2024)
Shelley grew up in Birmingham, Alabama, and graduated from Woodlawn High School. Afterwards, she moved to Atlanta, Georgia, and then to Miami, Florida, and worked as a National Airline stewardess in the 1960’s and 1970’s. After marrying and moving back to Birmingham, Alabama, she became a manicurist and owned her manicure shop for 14 years. She was also an Avon representative for more than 30 years.
Shelley was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Center Point and served as a Stephen Minister. She taught Sunday School for several years with her husband Roger. For many years, she was involved in the Alabama Symphony Decorator’s Showhouse and served as President for the 2004 showhouse. Shelley was a member of The Salvation Army and was serving as President of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Birmingham Salvation Army at the time of her passing. Additionally, Shelley was always helping the elderly with errands, rides to the doctor, and personal needs.
Shelley enjoyed life and brought much joy and love to the lives of many. She was always on the move and lived life to the fullest. Shelley will be long remembered for her kindness, giving spirit, and concern for others.
A celebration of life ceremony will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at the First United Methodist Church of Center Point located at 2129 Center Point Parkway, Center Point, AL 35215.
The family has requested any donations in Shelley’s memory be made to either the First United Methodist Church of Center Point or the Birmingham Salvation Army.
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