Shelley began playing handbells in her youth at First UMC Gastonia, later joining handbell choirs at St. John’s UMC in Rock Hill, SC, and Myers Park UMC. At Myers Park, she volunteers with the youth bell choir, where she delights in ringing bells with her own children and many bonus children. Shelley joined Charlotte Bronze in 2023. Shelley also practices law and enjoys fiber arts.
