Marian Jeanette (Davis) Shellman of East Branch, passed away peacefully on Sat. July 25, 2026 after a short illness. Marian was born Dec. 16, 1932 in Delhi NY to Harold V. and Dorothy (Gray) Davis.
She was predeceased by her husband Albert, son-in-law, Lawrence Bellinger, sister Joyce (Steve) Hanson of Indiana, brother Richard Davis of California and great grandson, Conner Barrett of Wisconsin. Marian was raised and continued to live in her childhood home for most of her adult life in Andes. She and her husband Albert moved to a smaller, more manageable home on the Susquehanna River in Unadilla. Marian spent her final years in East Branch at LaValleys Loving Care Home where she made many new friends, both human and feline. Marian was a sweet, quiet lady, who was always able to break the ice with a perfectly timed zinger. She’s described by her family and friends as “being full of piss and vinegar,” armed with a quick, quiet wit that kept everyone on their toes. She enjoyed reading, word puzzles, cats and mystery TV series. She loved spending time with family and getting cards and pictures in the mail from her great grandchildren. She is survived by a daughter, Judy Bellinger of Watervliet, grandson Dean Barrett of Fon Du Lac, Wisconsin, granddaughter, Carrie (Barrett) Van Kuren of Watervliet, great granddaughters Cayla Barrett and Kiera Larson of Steven’s Point Wisconsin and Bridget Van Kuren of Watervliet.
Memorial Services will be held at the Westcott-Madden Funeral Home 123 Main Street Unadilla on Sun. Aug. 9, 20206 at 1 p.m. Private burial will be in Sanford Cemetery, New Kingston at the convenience of the family. The family will receive friends at the Westcott-Madden Funeral Home on Sun. from noon to 1 p.m. prior to service. Memorial contributions may be made to: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. (www.stjude.org). Online condolences may be made at: www.wmaddenfh.com
