UFCF Mourns the Loss of Shellie-Ann Braswell, Former Board Member
UFCF Mourns the Loss of Shellie-Ann Braswell, Former Board Member
The United Foundation of Central Florida mourns the loss of a dear friend, supporter, and former board member Mrs. Shellie-Ann Braswell. Shellie-Ann formerly served as our Secretary for our Board of Directors in the early stages of our development.
Mrs. Shellie-Ann Braswell was a mother, wife, mentor, community organizer, and by no means last, a Friend!
Mrs. Shellie-Ann's impact on the community, FLU and on our past fluites will always be remembered and will remain in our hearts. As this program continues, we wish to keep Ms. Shellie-Ann's warm, charismatic love, encouraging words, and ideas intertwined in FLU, and that it be passed onto future fluites to come.
Her 3 children and Loving Husband Allie will forever have a place to call home. May Ms. Shellie-Ann's soul rest in peace. To Shellie-Ann, her family, and her closest friends, we thank you for your dedication, passion, and support over the years! Always know that all of us at UFCF will always love you and cherish the memories we have developed over the year!
In Honor of Shellie-Ann, we are asking that you consider making a contribution in her name to the Florida State University, College of Health & Human Sciences, for the Shellie-Ann Braswell Memorial Scholarship. Donations can be made online at https://give.fsu.edu/braswellmemorialscholarship or mailed to Florida State University Foundation, Gift Services, 325 West College Avenue, Tallahassee, FL 32301-1403, with Shellie-Ann's name in the note section.
Shellie-Ann’s Obituary
Shellie-Ann was born February 18, 1974, in Kingston, Jamaica to father, Stenneth, and mother Audrey. She is survived by her gracious grandmother, Miriam Euston; loving parents; beloved husband and soulmate, Allie Braswell, Jr.; her adoring children Kai, Yaadele, Yaanisa, Alexis Marie, Allie III, and James and daughter-in-law (Katie). She is the cherished grandmother of Jayce and Aaliyah. She also leaves to mourn, her devoted sister Tanya and brother-in-law (Ricky); affectionate nephew Trevor; loved and adored uncles and aunts Patrick (Dorothea), Anthony (Beverly), Michael, Keith, Colin (Jennifer), Aston, Carl, Ledge (Monty), Glen (Audrey); Shirley, Jean, and June, as well as many beloved cousins and a host of other relatives and friends.
Shellie-Ann was an incredible community leader who made a tremendous impact upon our region and everyone whom she had the pleasure and privilege to meet. In her commitment to serve others, Shellie-Ann loved inspiring young people to be the best in all of their pursuits. Affectionately, known as "Mama Bear", she loved her relationships with the youth she mentored, whom she called her "Little Chickadees". She devoted many years of service to the National Urban League movement through her many roles, which included two terms as interim CEO of the Central Florida Urban League.
A devoted wife and mother, she was most passionate about spending quality time with her husband and children. Family time was of utmost importance to her and she cherished every second she spent with them. Family to Shellie also extended beyond normal boundaries. It included mentees, FSU family, colleagues, and everyone she deemed special. Shellie's love is unending. Shellie-Ann will be missed by all.
The family will receive relatives and friends for a viewing from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. on Friday, December 17, 2021, at Winter Oak Funeral Home, 1132 E. Plant Street, Winter Garden, FL 34787. We will celebrate her Homegoing Service at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 18, 2021, at the New Life Church - COGIC, 3311 North Powers Drive Orlando, FL 32818, with burial immediately following at Highland Memory Gardens, 3329 E. Semoran Blvd. Apopka, FL 32703.
