Shelby Nicole Flowers

Shelby Nicole Flowers, 20, passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2020. She was born in Nanning, China on January 25, 2000 and joined her new family in Fort Wayne when she was two years old. Shelby was a 2018 graduate of Snider High School. She excelled at most everything she did. Her freshman year she lettered in gymnastics, track and diving. Shelby had coached gymnastics at MTG and was also the diving coach at Northrop High School. She had recently found that she was naturally talented at painting and had created some beautiful works of art. Shelby was a student at IVY Tech enrolled in the Early Childhood Development program. She was a member of Blackhawk Ministries. Surviving are her loving parents, Jeff and Penny Flowers; older sister, Morgan Flowers; grandparents, Lloyd and Alice Flowers, and many uncles, aunts and cousins. Shelby also leaves behind many beloved friends to cherish her memory. Funeral service will be held at 11am on Saturday, February 8, 2020 at Blackhawk Ministries,7400 E State Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46815 with calling one hour prior. Visitation will be held from 2-4 and 6-8 on Friday, February 7, 2020 at D.O. McComb and Sons Maplewood Park Funeral Home, 4017 Maplecrest Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46815. Memorial contributions may be made to Holt International Adoption Agency by visiting https://www.holtinternational.org.