SMITH, Dawn "Shelly" Michelle - age 39, of Flint, died January 7, 2019. A memorial service will be held 1 PM Thursday, January 10, 2019 at Calvary Apostolic Tabernacle, 1013 Hughes Ave., Flint with Bishop Keith McKinnies officiating. Shelly was born February 16, 1979 in Flint, the daughter of William and Sandra (Ealy) Bess. Shelly loved spending time with her family. Surviving are: four children, Erika Smith, Anika Bess, Angelika Smith and Matthew Smith, all of Flint; granddaughter, Ava Marie Plew; brother, Tony (Renae) Bess of Arizona; sister, Ashley Bess of Flint. She was preceded in death by her parents. Arrangements by Sharp Funeral Homes, Linden Chapel, 209 E. Broad St., Linden.