Shelley Nance Memorial Tree Dedication

Image: A portrait of Samantha Nance on display next to her tree — A portrait of Samantha (Shelley) Nance stands next to the tree dedicated in Shelley’s memory that was planted in the courtyard at Italy High School to commemorate her amazing life that ended much to soon in the fall of 2009.

A portrait of Samantha Nance on display next to her tree — A portrait of Samantha (Shelley) Nance stands next to the tree dedicated in Shelley’s memory that was planted in the courtyard at Italy High School to commemorate her amazing life that ended much to soon in the fall of 2009. (Barry Byers)

Image: Memorial Garden — The Shelley Nance Memorial Garden plaque was also on display during the dedication.

Memorial Garden — The Shelley Nance Memorial Garden plaque was also on display during the dedication. (Barry Byers)

Image: Classmate remembered — An engraved stone will continue to mark the site of the Shelley Nance Memorial Garden at Italy High School.

Classmate remembered — An engraved stone will continue to mark the site of the Shelley Nance Memorial Garden at Italy High School. (Barry Byers)

Image: Proud mom — Cynthia Nance, Shelley’s mother, bravely hosted the Shelley Nance Memorial Garden dedication but had her two oldest daughters, Rachel David and Shauna Nance, nearby for support.

Proud mom — Cynthia Nance, Shelley’s mother, bravely hosted the Shelley Nance Memorial Garden dedication but had her two oldest daughters, Rachel David and Shauna Nance, nearby for support. (Barry Byers)

Image: Missing my friend — Stephanie Grady reflects on her friendship with Shelley.

Missing my friend — Stephanie Grady reflects on her friendship with Shelley. (Barry Byers)

Image: Remembering a friend — Olivia Gayton offers words about her High School friend, Shelley.

Remembering a friend — Olivia Gayton offers words about her High School friend, Shelley. (Barry Byers)

Image: Here for Shelley — A student from the Art Institute of Dallas and a friend of Shelley’s spoke of Shelley’s memory.

Here for Shelley — A student from the Art Institute of Dallas and a friend of Shelley’s spoke of Shelley’s memory. (Barry Byers)

Image: Needing a moment — Sam Nance, Shelley’s father, comforts Cynthia during a difficult moment.

Needing a moment — Sam Nance, Shelley’s father, comforts Cynthia during a difficult moment. (Barry Byers)

Image: Not forgotten — Standing with Shelley and her tree, Cynthia says some last words as the the dedication of Shelley’s Memorial Garden comes to a close.

Not forgotten — Standing with Shelley and her tree, Cynthia says some last words as the the dedication of Shelley’s Memorial Garden comes to a close. (Barry Byers)

Image: R.I.P. Shelley — Shirts worn by former classmates, Diana Cortez and Krystyna Cambell honor Shelley’s unique personality and artistic talent.

R.I.P. Shelley — Shirts worn by former classmates, Diana Cortez and Krystyna Cambell honor Shelley’s unique personality and artistic talent. (Barry Byers)

Image: Shelley’s classmates — Several of Shelley’s classmates were in attendance to honor Shelley during the dedication of her Memorial Garden. Left to right: Megann Lewis, Eric Bradley, Donnie Clingenpeel, Stacy Barnett, Diana Cortez, Jon Phillips, Krystyna Campbell, Olivia Gayton, Stephanie Grady and Alison Green

Shelley’s classmates — Several of Shelley’s classmates were in attendance to honor Shelley during the dedication of her Memorial Garden. Left to right: Megann Lewis, Eric Bradley, Donnie Clingenpeel, Stacy Barnett, Diana Cortez, Jon Phillips, Krystyna Campbell, Olivia Gayton, Stephanie Grady and Alison Green (Barry Byers)

Image: Family and classmates — Shelley’s family and her 2007 IHS classmates stand together while remembering Shelley.

Family and classmates — Shelley’s family and her 2007 IHS classmates stand together while remembering Shelley. (Barry Byers)

Image: Shelley’s family

Shelley’s family (Barry Byers)

Image: Adding flowers — Shelley’s mother, Cynthia Nance, adds flowers to Shelley’s Memorial Garden and waters them with tears of love.

Adding flowers — Shelley’s mother, Cynthia Nance, adds flowers to Shelley’s Memorial Garden and waters them with tears of love. (Barry Byers)

Image: Shelley’s Garden — Marked by an engraved stone and offset by a decorative bench, the Shelley Nance Memorial Garden reminds us to live life and follow your dreams. The bench was donated by Mrs. Marjorie Bridge, Shelley’s High School Biology Teacher.

Shelley’s Garden — Marked by an engraved stone and offset by a decorative bench, the Shelley Nance Memorial Garden reminds us to live life and follow your dreams. The bench was donated by Mrs. Marjorie Bridge, Shelley’s High School Biology Teacher. (Barry Byers)

Image: In memory of… — The IHS Class of 2007 remembers the life and times of Shelley Nance.

In memory of… — The IHS Class of 2007 remembers the life and times of Shelley Nance. (Barry Byers)

Image: Wings… — After the courtyard emptied, I returned for one last wide picture of Shelley’s Memorial Garden, later realizing I captured an amazing image. It reminded me of line Shelley added to an image included in her Fate of Dreams collection: And then, you were there…

Wings… — After the courtyard emptied, I returned for one last wide picture of Shelley’s Memorial Garden, later realizing I captured an amazing image. It reminded me of line Shelley added to an image included in her Fate of Dreams collection: And then, you were there… (Barry Byers)

Image: the landscape of….somewhere — the landscape of….somewhere Digital Art / Drawings / Landscapes & Scenery ©2009-2010 ~Flutterby727

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Digital Art / Drawings / Landscapes & Scenery
©2009-2010 ~Flutterby727 (© Samantha Nance 2009)

Image: The New Assassin — The New Assassin Fan Art / Traditional Art / Drawings / Games ©2009-2010 ~Flutterby727

The New Assassin — The New Assassin
Fan Art / Traditional Art / Drawings / Games
©2009-2010 ~Flutterby727 (© Samantha Nance 2009)

Image: Tartarus — Tartarus by ~Flutterby727 Artisan Crafts / Costumery ©2009-2010 ~Flutterby727

Tartarus — Tartarus by ~Flutterby727
Artisan Crafts / Costumery
©2009-2010 ~Flutterby727 (© Samantha Nance 2009)

Image: Balloon Message — These tags where tied to the balloons released during the dedication ceremony. How far reaching is the ItalyNeotribune?…Let the Nance family hear from you…

Balloon Message — These tags where tied to the balloons released during the dedication ceremony. How far reaching is the ItalyNeotribune?…Let the Nance family hear from you…

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