Shelley Lewis McGregor
1963 - 2024
Shelley Lewis McGregor passed away on October 26, 2024,
at the age of sixty-one, in a memory care facility in Richmond, Texas. Born on
March 6, 1963, Shelley was known for her vibrant and outgoing personality.
Although tiny, she always gave a huge hug to everyone she met.
Throughout her life, Shelley was deeply committed to a
work ethic. She won awards in her career in insurance sales, and she was
respected by her colleagues and clients alike. After
she married Don McGregor, she worked with him in the industrial coating
business. She was a graduate of Alief Hastings High School in
Alief, TX. She had two years of college before she began to shape her future.
She made a public profession of faith on May 5, 1971, at
the First Baptist Church in Alief, TX, and was baptized by her pastor father. She
and her husband, Don McGregor, later joined the First Baptist Church of
Pflugerville, TX. Before going to Heaven, Shelley was a devout member of Second
Baptist Church in Rosenberg, TX where she found great comfort and community.
Her two much-loved
Scriptures were: Philippians 4:6 and Colossians 2:6. Shelley quoted these two
verses well into her illness with Dementia. She loved hymns, especially “In the
Garden” “The Old Rugged Cross” and “Because He Lives.” She gave a big smile
when we sang, “You Are My Sunshine.” Although memory faded with time, these
hymns and Scriptures were the last to leave her.
Shelley treasured the outdoors, and her favorite
hobbies were hiking and fishing. She found the sunshine enjoyable and liked
laying outside to get a tan. Her dancing skills were admirable, so were her
singing skills. Karaoke was a choice activity. She spent hours listening and
singing along with the Beatles. Cooking and entertaining the family was a
priority, and she was famous for her chicken and dumplings. As a sports
enthusiast, she cheered for her team, The Dallas Cowboys.
Shelley married Rick Day in 1983, and although the
marriage didn’t last, the friendship with Rick and wife, Gay, did. Later, in
1999, she met Don McGregor via the Internet. They married, blended their
families, and Shelley moved from Katy, TX to Manor, TX.
Shelley was the loving mother to Richard Paul Day and
wife Christine, and Courtney Richelle Reuther, son-in-law, James Reuther. Stepchildren
Ryan McGregor and Molly McGregor. She was a cherished grandmother to Esperansa Day, Mackenzie Reuther, Jordan
McGregor, and Addison McGregor. She is also survived by her mother, Gay Lewis;
father, Rev. Paul Lewis; sisters, Christy Lewis Wilner and husband, Dirk and
Lanissa Lewis Coker and husband Craig. Shelley was preceded in death by her
beloved husband, Don McGregor, and mother-in-law, Mary McGregor.
Shelley McGregor’s legacy of warmth, kindness, and
vibrant spirit will be remembered by all who knew her.
Memorials to the Alzheimer’s Association.
Don’t worry about anything; instead pray
about everything; tell God your needs, and don’t forget to thank Him for His
answers.
--Philippians
4:6
Just as you trusted Christ to save you,
trust Him too for each day’s problems. Live in vital union with Him.
--Colossians 2:6
Pallbearers
Rick Day
Richard Paul Day
Dirk Wilner
Craig Coker
Nirav Shah
James Reuther
Alternate Jason Cappers
Daylon Durell
Shelley
