Michaele "Shelley" Lynne Tiffany, 59 of Nevada, passed away October 16, 2025, at her home in Nevada.

Shelley was born December 4, 1965, in Nevada, Iowa, the daughter of Ronald John and Kathleen Joyce (Mayo) Tiffany. She graduated from Nevada High School in 1984 and earned a degree from DMACC in criminal justice. Shelley was united in marriage to Anna Louise Sayre on October 4, 2017, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Shelley had been a D.J. for Smitty's Entertainment and worked at Starbuck's in Nevada. She moved to Minnesota before returning to Nevada, where she was able to purchase Starbuck's in 2016. Shelley was a member of the Moose Lodge #104 in Boone. She spent a lot of time at the family cabin in Minnesota where she learned to fish. Shelley loved music and will be remembered for her beautiful voice. She loved her cat, Louisa, and her dogs, Maribelle and Isabella.

Shelley is survived by her wife, Anna of Nevada; her mother, Kathy Tiffany of Nevada; her stepdaughter, Reghan Sayre; her aunts and uncles, Linn Tiffany (Bill Hunt), Deanna Tiffany (James), Cindy (Dave) Henry, Susie (Chuck) Sutherland, Jim (Janet) Mayo and Annie Mayo; several cousins and her Starbuck's family. She was preceded in death by her father, Ronald Tiffany in 2016; her grandparents, Elmore and Elva Mayo and John and Lois Tiffany; and her uncle, Mike Mayo.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made on the Rasmusson-Ryan Funeral Home website, to help defray the family's unexpected costs.

A memorial service honoring Shelley's life will be 11 a.m. Monday, November 3, 2025, at Rasmusson-Ryan Funeral Home (1418 Fawcett Pkwy) in Nevada with Pastor David Burling officiating.  Inurnment will follow the service at the Collins Evergreen Cemetery.  Family will greet friends beginning at 10 a.m. until the service starts.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation on the Rasmusson-Ryan Funeral Home website in Shelley's memory, to help defray the family's unexpected costs.  Please click the "Donate Now" button on her page in the upper right corner.

Rasmusson-Ryan Funeral Home in Nevada has been entrusted with the care of Shelley and her arrangements. Condolences may be shared with the family online at www.rasmussonfh.com.

To Those Whom I Love & Those Who Love Me

When I am gone, release me, let me go.

I have so many things to see and do,

You mustn't tie yourself to me with too many tears,

But be thankful we had so many good years.

I gave you my love, and you can only guess

How much you've given me in happiness.

I thank you for the love that you have shown,

But now it is time I traveled on alone.

So grieve for me a while, if grieve you must,

Then let your grief be comforted by trust.

It is only for a while that we must part,

So treasure the memories within your heart.

I won't be far away for life goes on.

And if you need me, call and I will come.

Though you can't see or touch me, I will be near.

And if you listen with your heart, you'll hear,

All my love around you soft and clear.

And then, when you come this way alone,

I'll greet you with a smile and a 'Welcome Home'.