Shelly Y. Upchurch Obituary
We are sad to announce that on September 19, 2025, at the age of 59, Shelly Y. Upchurch (Marion, Illinois) passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Shelly Y. Upchurch to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her father Michael Eugene; and her uncle Bobby Taylor. She is survived by: her mother Zelda Yvonne Taylor (McKay) of Crab Orchard; her daughter Mikyla Upchurch of Crab Orchard; her stepchildren, Mallory Hill (Bryce) of Pittsburg, IL, Halee Melvin (Jake) of Pittsburg, IL and Harrison Upchurch of Pittsburg, IL; her stepgrandchildren, Giovanna Hill, Ellington Hill, Harbor Melvin, London Melvin and Holland Melvin; her siblings, Andy Taylor (Sandy Turner) of Carrier Mills, IL, Scott Taylor of Crab Orchard and Brandie Cooper (Jason) of Kankakee, IL; her siblings' children, Cody Taylor (Chelsea), Katelyn McRill (Brandon), Mason Taylor, Drake Cooper and Mia Cooper; her great-nieces, Avery Taylor, Rilynn Taylor, Mila McRill and Lyla McRill; her uncle Richard; her aunt Sherrie Taylor; and her pet Rufus. She is also survived by many other aunts, uncles, cousins, other extended family members and friends.
Visitation was held on Saturday, September 27th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Wilson-McReynolds Funeral Home (900 N Court St, Marion, IL 62959). A funeral service was held on Saturday, September 27th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the same location.
For those who prefer, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the college fund for her daughter, Mikyla.
