Rob and I always looked forward to seeing you and Shandi while visiting in Houston. I still remember her showing me the shoes she was planning to wear at the wedding. Shandi was so excited!!!!!
Hope you and your family are doing well.


I always think of this memory when i think of mom. it’s pretty funny so hopefully if you are reading this you remember and celebrate the good times! we were in Disneyland in shanghai, china ( because mom was awesome ) and we were riding the ride Tron for the first time. I was pretty scared because in the ride your tilted forward. I remember we were about to start and i looked over at mom and said “ mom, i love you” thinking that would be the last sentence i would ever say haha. she looked at me, laughed, and said “i love you too annabelle”. when i look back on this, that wouldn’t be a bad last sentence ( even though i am still alive and healthy to this day ) and it’s good reminder to know that mom loves me. she was always there when i needed encouragement or just didn’t know what to say. anyway, i hope you enjoy this memory as much as i do. 

Mom was always there for us, even when we messed up, and accidentally broke a picture frame when we were throwing bouncy balls around, or when I broke Jenna’s light when we were playing football inside. She was super loving and she always had Princess at her side. We all love her so much

Shandi always showed up.  We are all here today because Shandi showed up for all of us in different ways.  She was a supporter, a shoulder to cry on, an encourager and so much more.  I came across a quote that perfectly describes our friendship: “The strong bond of friendship is not always a balanced equation; friendship is not always about giving and taking in equal shares.  Instead, friendship is grounded in a feeling that you know exactly who will be there for you when you need something, no matter what or when.”  There were many times during our friendship that Shandi was there for me: my wedding, my baby shower, when my children were born, and during great tragedy in my life.  
3 years ago, I got a call from my dad that my mom had passed away after a long fight with breast cancer.  I called Shandi immediately and told her the news.  She asked if I needed her to come over and I said, no, I would be fine; I was just going to pack for my flight in the morning.  30 minutes later, she and Jon showed up on my doorstep.  She knew that I needed her love and support, even when I was unable to admit I needed it.  When we eventually scheduled the funeral, it was the same weekend that Shandi had planned to take Waisha on a trip to Florida to celebrate Waisha’s graduation.  She moved heaven and earth to be there, rescheduling flights and changing plans.  And this is what true friendship is: in all the chaos of life, you show up for the people you love, and that is exactly what Shandi always did.  
I’m sure each one of you has similar stories of how she loved and supported you, how she showed up when you needed it.  Now, she needs us to show up more than ever.  She needs us to show up on holidays, on birthdays, and in the quiet moments months from now when the shock has worn off and her loved ones are struggling to find their new normal.  
Shandi, our commitment to you is this: we will show up for Jon, for Jenna, for Annabelle, for Mark and Ting, for Lanping, and for Waisha.

Shandi was bitten by a rabbit when her grandfather took her to a kindergarten in Taiwan. I was not there, yet I knew she was brave not to have cried for long. 
A family picnic in the Grand Canyon area where Shandi was using physical fitness equipment. She was as agile as a gibbon and managed to move her body forward very quickly. She was so athletic at 8. I heard from Ting that Shandi like sports. It was not until now that I learned she completed a whole Marathon.
Shandi enjoyed speaking Mandarin with a family member in Taiwan. I would compliment her as a truly bilingual person when I found that she rarely quit even with cross-cultural new words.
Shandi traveled to Taiwan so many times to visit her mother's hometown. She never hesitates to express her gratitude for food, gift, and people she met. Her multinational personality transcended nationality.
In her life, Shandi fulfilled her roles in every aspect. Her happiness with Jon was indeed shining when I first met and talked with him.
Deep in my heart, Shandi is still a little girl. My wife and I took two girls to visit Disneyland in 1995. The memory is a bit vague, but not to fade away. Shandi has always been a little angel in our heart and will always be


Shandi was bitten by a rabbit when her grandfather took her to a kindergarten in Taiwan. I was not there, yet I knew she was brave not to have cried for long. 
A family picnic in the Grand Canyon area where Shandi was as agile as a gibbon and managed to move her body forward very quickly. She was so athletic at 8. I heard from Ting that Shandi like sports.  It was not until now that I learned. She completed a whole Marathon.
Shandi enjoyed speaking Mandarin with a family member in Taiwan. I would compliment her as a true bilingual when I found that she rarely quit even with cross-cultural new words.
Shandi traveled to Taiwan so many times to visit her mother's hometown. She never hesitates to express her gratitude for food, gift, and people she met. Her multinational personality transcended nationality.
In her life, Shandi fulfilled her roles in every aspect. Her with Jon was indeed shiny when I first met and talked with him.
Deep in my heart, Shandi is still a little girl. My wife and I took two girls to visit Disneyland in 1995.
The memory is a bit vague, but not to fade away. Shandi has always been a little angel in own heart and will always be.

Shandi is a bright light shining in our lives. I will celebrate her kindness and generosity, share her contagious laughter and always cherish her memory! Long live Shandi! :> 

One of my favorite memories of Shandi is the time we had a family campout in Colorado. It was cold. I'm pretty sure it snowed almost every day. Everyone spent most of the time inside by the fire. Not Shandi. She was determined to catch a fish. She would stand by the pond fishing until an adult made her come in. I don't think she caught any.
Her determination wasn't limited to fishing. She knew what she wanted and went for it. Measly snow or other challenges didn't stop her from doing great things. Her determination and abounding love encourages me to be a better sister, daughter, and friend.

I worked with Shandi at Shell. Even though I was much older than she we became friends and shared many good lunches together. Shandi was smart, kind and beautiful on the inside and out. She worked to do the right thing and had the courage to speak her mind when she discovered corrections that were necessary.  I had great respect for Shandi. She loved all the members of her family dearly and was excited to be the stepmother for two little darling girls. She leaves a hole in our world today!! RIP Shandi Lee Sellars

Shandi is the one that my wife Lanping and Waisha always look up to in their lives. Not only because she is the older sister but she cares, loves and protects both of them. I have heard so many fun childhood stories about Shandi and her sisters throughout those years. She was a natural leader and protective to her sisters when they were young.  She shows infinite love to everyone in her daily life. She worked for animal shelters often on the weekend. She has a big heart.  
 She joined every family members trip whenever she can, even she is tie up with loads of work and with a duty of mother of two beautiful girls. She just wants to be there for you in all important family events. She cherishes and preserves good moments in life. She juggling all roles as good wife, good daughter, good mother and good friend in her days. She is the one that I admire too in my life and will continue to look up as role model of loving and kind to everyone. Our kids is missing a great aunt in their lives and I am missing an incredible sister in law in my life. 
You will be missed and forever remembered till we meet again. 

I looked up to Shandi as an older sister figure in my college years when I became close friends with Lanping.  Shandi was so graceful and classy, and fun, and smart.  She was so nice to us younger friends of her sister even though she seemed so much more mature.  Besides the times I was around Shandi, I also saw her through Lanping's eyes because I heard much about her.  Without any older sisters of my own, she took on for me the kind of mystique that older sisters have.  I admired her, I thought, from what would be a distance, but then she seemed to care about me, and invited me in, and I could see through that how much she loved Lanping.  I will always remember her beauty-- outer and inner-- and try to emulate her kindness and gracefulness and passion.  I mourn for her family.  
I love you all Madduxes.  I am praying for you.

How I  have always loved and admired the Maddux Family. My heart is so heavy in sorrow for all of you. I never got to really know Shandi as personally as I did others in the family.  However,  I have very found memories of watching and observing her and her interactions with her sisters. It was in watching Shandi that made me feel giddy with joy as I looked forward to seeing my girls growing up and being super sweet  and fun sisters. Looking forward to their many adventures together. It was watching her lead by example with this quiet strength in Sacrament that helped me to reflect on my role as a mother. Seeing how much Waisha and Lanping loved her...and her them was such tender moments to witness.
 I have respected and loved their incredibly special bond.  I loved seeing from a distance her continue to grow into this  Amazingly strong Women, leader, Mother and wife. Her legacy that will be shared on this earth will be everlasting. I will continue to pray that her loved ones will feel the arms of angels...both seen and unseen...holding them up to give them strength to endure this incredible loss. 
You are a bright light Shandi that will forever be guiding your loved ones until the moment you will embrace again.
All our love,  Erin Evans and Family.



No matter where Shandi is, she's always an angel in our heart. Love you, Shandi.

Shandi was always one of the mature older cousins to me.  I've always looked up to her.  She was always so kind and uplifting.  Her life and success inspired me.  Although it was much too short, she definitely lived a very full life. I'm going to miss her so much.  It's weird, but more than any specific event, what comes to mind as my favorite memory is just hearing her voice.  I always thought her voice was so pleasant to hear.  Whether she was asking how things were or laughing with her sisters, her voice always lifted those around her.  It was comforting, reassuring, and loving, just like she was as a person.

Shandi was ALWAYS such a kind, happy, energetic, intelligent, thoughtful, and fun loving person!  I will always remember the Just Hanging Out Times, Birthdays, Movies, Young Women’s Activities, Seminary Classes, and Girls Camp Memories with her.  She was always kind to me and everyone around her!  She will not be forgotten!  God Be With Her and Her Family! ❤️

While I didn’t know Shandi individually very well, the Maddux family has been there through all of life’s milestones. I remember Shandi being someone we could look up to going through young women’s and she was so nice when we’d have sleepovers with Waisha. I love your family. 

Until we meet again on the other side, may you Rest In Peace. 

We are very sorry to hear about the passing of Shandi. She was a very special and beautiful young lady. Her memory will live forever with us. 
Love,
Nadine and Rob Hance. 

Shandi, kind, spunky, fun to be around.  I remember when we hitched onto a family vacation with the Maddux’s.  We went to Nauvoo, IL, and one evening we were in a log cabin with all of our kids hanging out together for a few hours, having a great time.  She was kind to my Little’s who were much younger.  I love her beautiful smile and energetic personality. 

I didn’t know Shandi very well, but I will never forget how willing she was to let me barrow her very expensive and nice purse for a dance or how kind she was when I spent the night with Waisha in her home. Thank you for your kindness to a complete stranger. You will be missed. 

May you Rest In Peace. 


Shandi was a natural leader.  She had a confidence and strength which drew people to her.  One of my favorite memories of Shandi was when she and Lanping spent the night at my house.  They wanted to watch a movie, which I suppose I was not impressed with, because I chose to feign sleep.  Shandi, suspicious of my slumber, recruited Lanping to help her stuff as many warheads in my mouth as they could until I broke my charade.  The count got to six.  Shandi always had a great sense of humor and could always find the fun.  

Shandi’s fierce love for her family was evident.  I admired her dedication to those she loved as she served and gave her time to them. 

I’m having a hard time imagining a world without Shandi in it.  The world has certainly lost a bright light and force for good.  And Heaven just became an even more wonderful place.   

‘Til we meet again.💗

Shandi has been a wonderful cousin and friend all growing up.  I really enjoyed spending time together.  One of my favorite memories is of playing cards together as a family.  If you were on her team, she would help and coach you very patiently, but if you were on the opposing team, watch out...she would CRUSH YOU!  

I admired the relationship she had with her parents, teasing her mom about her tiny feet and rolling her eyes at her dad's ridiculous jokes. You could tell how much she loved them both.

She will be loved and missed until we meet again.

Upon moving to Texas, the Maddux family was one of the first to genuinely welcome and embrace ours to this new and unfamiliar territory of both civilian life and  life in Texas.

Witnessing Shandi’s incredible spiritual and personal growth throughout her teenage years and into adulthood has been both an honor and a joy.

Several years ago I’d posted (on social media) a birthday wish full of love, gratitude and sincere appreciation for the stepmother of my older two children. Shandi’s comment to my post was one of gratitude, hope, relief —and  a validation of sorts.

And then I watched her incredible growth as a new mom to these two incredibly beautiful little girls, Jenna and Annabelle. Oh how she fiercely loved them here and continues to love from heaven.

It was a couple of years ago, but I will forever be grateful for being late to church that Sunday. It was a beautiful surprise to catch Shandi and Jon in the parking lot of the church as they prepared to head back home. She greeted me with that one of kind, light-up-your soul, insanely contagious smile of hers and hugged me before introducing me to her Jon. 

Shandi’s physical presence will forever be missed. She will always be remembered fondly and loved greatly.

God be with you till we meet again.

I have known Shandi since we were children. She was always around as the big sister of one of my best friends. She has always been  kind and a joy to be around. 
I remember really getting to know her further as an adult when she and her family traveled to Switzerland while I was living there. Getting to explore Geneva and Bern with Shandi and her family was a wonderful experience that I treasure. 
I loved getting to watch the close relationship she and her sisters have. I know that she will be greatly missed.  

Jon - 

I am so sorry for your loss.  I will never forget the kindness that Shandi showed my family in our time of loss nor will I forget her friendship with Ashley.  She demonstrated the love she had for Ashley in so many ways. She was a committed friend and a beautiful person.  Unfortunately, I have been where you are today; I pray that God gives you strength for the path ahead.  That path is different for everyone who loses a loved one, but I pray that God grants you and her family peace in the days, weeks and months ahead.

Best regards,

Bret

OBITUARY

Shandi Lee Sellars

November 12, 1986 – April 25, 2019

Earthman Funeral Directors

Show your support

Add a Memory

Share Obituary

Get Updates

Services