She was born on October 10, 1946 in Fairview, Utah to Myron Bernard and Laura Suzanna Turpin and grew up alongside her older brother, Maurice Wayne Turpin. She married her high school sweetheart, Ervin W. Shelley on October 15, 1965 in the Manti, Utah Temple, and they shared 60 wonderful years of marriage.

Loretta was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served faithfully in many callings, including Relief Society, Primary and Young Womens. One of her favorite callings was serving as the Humanitarian Coordinator. She had a special place in her heart for humanitarian work and was still knitting hats up until the week she passed.

Together with her husband, Ervin, she served as an ordinance worker in the Manti Temple.

Loretta will be remembered for the deep love she had for her family. They were her world and the reason for everything she did. She was an accomplished seamstress and spent countless hours sewing clothes and toys for her children. She was a wonderful cook and made sure her family had home-cooked meals and time together around the table. She loved being in the mountains, hiking, and spending time outdoors with her family. She loved spending time with her grandchildren. She adored her granddog, Cooper, and looked forward to his daily visits and going for walks and rides with him.

She was a loving wife, mother, and homemaker who found joy in serving others. A faithful and humble disciple of Jesus Christ, Loretta’s smile, quiet example and influence in the lives of her family will never be forgotten.

Loretta is survived by her husband, Ervin W. Shelley; her children, Daniel Ervin (Marci) Shelley, Jared Duane (Selena) Shelley, Stephanie (David) Hawks, Michael Shelley, Karen Lynn (James) Roberts, and Spencer Craig (Rachael) Shelley; her twenty grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, as well as four step-grandchildren and eight step-great-grandchildren; and her older brother, Maurice Wayne Turpin. She was preceded in death by her parents and one great-granddaughter.

Funeral services were held Saturday February 21, 2026 at 11 a.m. at the Fairview 3rd ward church building, 131 E 100 N, Fairview, Utah. A viewing was held Saturday morning at the same location from 9:00 -10:30 a.m.. Interment will be in the Fairview City Cemetery. Online condolences at rasmussenmortuary.com.

The family wishes to express heartfelt appreciation for the kind and loving care from family members, Fairview 3rd Ward Relief Society, and many friends.