Evergreen Memorial Chapel
Shelly Anderson-Matherne, 52, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2019 at home in Anchorage, Alaska surrounded by her loving family.
Shelly was born on March 13, 1967 to William Bott Anderson and Mary Helen Benton Anderson in Fort Worth, Texas. She received a Bachelor's Degree in Communications from Southwest Texas State University and an International Massage Certification from the Texas School of Massage. She worked as massage therapist. Shelly married Kim Thomas Matherne and was a devoted, loving mother to her two daughters Claire and Taura. She enjoyed running, sailing, traveling, hiking, and many other outdoor activities. As a runner, she completed many marathons including three of the six major marathons: the Boston Marathon, the New York Marathon, and the Chicago Marathon. Locally, Shelly was a member of the Skinny Raven running group.
Shelly is survived by her husband, Kim Thomas Matherne, daughters Claire Marie Matherne and Taura Jolie Matherne, father William Bott Anderson, sister Stacy Anderson Gully and her husband Kevin Gully, and nieces Ashton Gully and Brooke Gully. Shelly is preceded in death by her mother Mary Helen Anderson.
A funeral service will be held on November 7th, 2019 at 4:00 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, 616 West 10th Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501. Pastor Matt Schultz will officiate the service. A reception will follow the service. In lieu of flowers, family asks that donations be made to Shelly's daughters' educational funds (UTMA).
Arrangements were entrusted to Janssen's Evergreen Memorial Chapel.
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