Shellie Louise Cupp-Jones, the daughter of Charlie and Evelyn Josephine (McGee) Cupp, was born Oct. 14, 1954, in Newton, Iowa. She graduated from the Newton Senior High School. Shellie was united in marriage with Rick Jones on April 11, 1982, in Newton, Iowa.

Shellie worked as a bartender and waitress at various restaurants. She was a member of various local organizations and attended the Newton Church of Christ.

Shellie died on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013 at her home in Newton. She was 58 years old. Shellie was preceded in death by her parents; her daughter, Melissa Renee; and her sister and brother-in-law, Gennie (Richard) Feehan.