Somervell, Shaye Havens
Shaye Lea Havens Somervell, 24 of Christiansburg, Virginia departed this life February 10, 2024 in her home. Born October 13, 1999 in Blacksburg, Virginia she was a daughter of Ivan Gill Jr and Rachel Havens Slusser.
She carried with her the spirit of her beloved hometown throughout her life, embodying the close-knit community’s values of friendship and kindness. Shaye’s career as a cook at Burger King was more than a job; it was an opportunity to spread joy and connect with her community. Her infectious laugh and generous nature made her a favorite among both regular customers and colleagues.
A passionate basketball fan, Shaye’s enthusiasm for the game was evident whether she was playing on the local courts or cheering from the sidelines. Her love for the sport was paralleled only by her ability to make people smile. Shaye’s sense of humor and her genuine interest in the happiness of others were her most remarkable traits.
Above all, Shaye cherished the time spent with her family and friends. Her presence was a source of comfort and joy, and the memories created during those precious moments will be treasured forever.
Shaye is preceded in death by her father, Ivan Gill Jr; grandmother, Linda Kast; and a brother, Jordan.
Left to cherish her memory are her mother, Rachel Slusser; brother, Dakota Bourne; niece and nephew, Everleigh Bourne, and Lane Davis; aunt, Mary Alice Dodson (Jermire); great-aunt, Pam Dent (Jeff); cousins, Brogan Davis, Gavin Davis (Lauren Adkins), Dee Dee and John Somervell, and many other close family members.
The family will receive friends in a time of visitation on Friday, February 16, 2024 from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM in the Kendall Funeral Home Chapel. There will be a funeral conducted on Friday, February 16, 2024 at 2:00 PM in the Kendall Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Gary Poff officiating. Funeral services will conclude at Angels Rest Memorial Gardens where she will be laid to rest.
While the family appreciates gifts of love, in lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to Kendall Funeral Home to assist in offsetting funeral expenses.
A guestbook is available to send condolences to the family by visiting www.kendallfuneralhome.com. The staff of Kendall Funeral Home are honored to serve the family of Shaye.
February 12, 2024 @ 11:54 pm
With your pen to pad on September 25th 2023 you wrote to me in a letter,”I think everything is going to be okay and if not then maybe one day it will be.”. My heart aches with the loss of you, I will forever grieve the memories we had yet to make. Your shine and energy will remain a cheerful spotlight in my mind. Your ability to steal an entire room’s focus with your humor and wits was truly remarkable. I pray that your family is graced with the healing comfort from the Lord above during these times of grief.
Shaye was vibrant, enthusiastic, outgoing and encouraging. She had the knack for making sure no one around her had to worry about a thing, if something needed accomplished she was all hands on deck. Her caring never seized. She went above & beyond for her friends. Even more so she loved her Zeus. I’m grateful for each moment she blessed me and my family with her presence. My thoughts are with everyone impacted by this passing.
John 11:25-26
“Jesus said to her, ‘I am the resurrection and the life. Those who believe in me, even though they die, will live, and everyone who lives and believes in me will never die.’ ” – Considering this is wrote as so, I trust this is only goodbye for now dear Shaye, until we meet again pal!!