Shelly

Brooking

Shelly R. Brooking, aged 58, of Kevil, Kentucky, passed away on November 5, 2026, at the Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center in Paducah. Born on September 8, 1968, in Fort Worth, Texas, she was the cherished daughter of the late Jerry and Helen K. (Carrell) Allison.

Shelly dedicated her life to nursing, a profession she felt was her true calling, serving for seventeen years with heartfelt compassion. Her love for helping others was evident in all she did. Shelly had a passion for watching professional football and hockey, enjoyed sewing, reading, and cherished time spent at the beach or poolside. She was a devoted member of Heath Church of Christ.

She is survived by her daughter, Tara Brooking of St. Paul, Minnesota, and her brothers, Jonathon Allison and his wife Felecia of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, and Jason Allison and his wife Dawn of Bardstown, Kentucky.

Shelly was preceded in death by her beloved parents.

 A memorial service in her honor will be held at Heath Church of Christ on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at 12:00 p.m., officiated by Brother Grant Smith.

Memorial contributions may be made to Mercy Health Cancer Center, 285 Medical Center Drive, Paducah, KY 42003.