Shana K Smelser

In Loving Memory of Shana K Smelser

Shana Smelser, age 54, passed away peacefully on August 31st, 2026 surrounded by love. Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Sunday, September 6, 2026 at Freedom Center Linden, 15113 Seymour Road, Linden. Pastor Jason McKay officiating. Burial will take place at a later date in Oakhill Cemetery in Holly. Visitation will be held at Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, 1000 Silver Lake Road, Fenton Saturday from 4-8 PM and at the church Sunday from 1:00 PM until the time of the service. Contributions may be made to her Go Fund Me account, gofund.me/2e5c35fd7

She was a beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, nana, and friend whose life touched so many. She loved deeply, and the people closest to her were an important part of the life she built and the memories she leaves behind.

She leaves behind her loving husband, Brent; her son, Chad and his wife, Mackenzie; her parents, Aloma and Jerry Joslin; and her brother, Christopher Joslin. She is also lovingly remembered by her stepchildren, Andrew and his wife, Danielle, and Jenna and her husband, Kevin. She also leaves behind her beloved dog Petey whom she loved more than life itself.

One of the greatest joys in her life was being a nana. Her grandchildren, Bentley and Jackson, held such a special place in her heart, and the love and memories they shared with her will be treasured for years to come.

Shana loved everything Dolly Parton, held a special love for the beauty and warmth of Hawaii, and adored sunflowers. Much like the flowers she loved so dearly, her love radiated brightly and beautifully, reaching the people around her and leaving a little more warmth wherever it landed. It seems only fitting that something as bright, strong, and beautiful as a sunflower became something so closely associated with her.

She also leaves behind beloved aunts, uncles and extended family members, and cherished friends, including best friends who became family along the way. Each of them carries their own memories, stories, laughter, and pieces of a life that meant so much to so many.

She was deeply loved. She will be deeply missed. And just like the sunflowers she adored, the love she leaves behind will continue to bloom. Tributes may be shared at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com.