Mary Catherine Shell

Mary Catherine Shell, 18, McLean, Virginia, passed away on October 17, 2024.

Mary was born on July 5, 2006, in Okinawa, Japan to Jude Shell and Christie (Jones) Shell.

Mary was a senior at Langley High School. Mary enjoyed gymnastics and cheerleading, always lighting up the room with her energy and enthusiasm. She was a varsity cheerleader at Langley High. She most cherished her time with friends and family to include her goldendoodle Matilda.

Mary is survived by her parents; Jude and Christie Shell, her sister, Chloe Shell; her brother, Camden Shell; and her grandparents, Vince and Mary (Witkemper) Smith, David and Sheila Hughett, Earl and Barb Shell, and Steve and Janis Jones.

Visitation will be held on Friday, October 25 from 9:30 to 11:30 am at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Greensburg. Funeral Services will follow the visitation at 11:30 am at St. Mary’s with Rev John Meyer officiating. Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery.

Donations in memory of Mary can be made to Inova Fairfax Medical Campus, Falls Church, VA.