86R29090 BK-D
By: Rose H.R. No. 1390
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The tragic passing of Shelbi Nicole Stephens on
April 13, 2019, at the age of 23, has brought a profound loss to
those who loved and cherished her; and
WHEREAS, Shelbi Stephens was born in Dallas on March 16,
1996, to Angela and Wayne Stephens; growing up, she was blessed with
the affection of a large family of grandparents, aunts, uncles, and
cousins, and she was the sister of three siblings, Chassidi,
Carrington, and the late Ayden Stephens; she graduated from DeSoto
High School, where she distinguished herself as both a cheerleader
and a majorette and won the state title for twirling in 2014; as a
child, she also participated in the youth praise dance group at
Friendship-West Baptist Church in Dallas, and she later became a
praise dancer at Red Oak Faith Fellowship Church; and
WHEREAS, After high school, Ms. Stephens pursued her passion
for hairstyling at MJ's Beauty Academy in Dallas before joining her
sister, Chassidi, on the stylist team at iVibe Beauty Lounge in
Cedar Hill; she made a name for herself in the hair industry and on
social media as "Shelbi the Slayologist" and gained a loyal
following of clients; her specialties included custom wigs,
coloring, and hair extensions, as well as makeup, and she looked
forward to venturing into the cosmetics market with the upcoming
launch of her own lip gloss line; when not at work, she enjoyed
promoting her brand and showing off her renowned styling skills at
hair industry trade shows; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Stephens's greatest joy was becoming the mother
of a son, Kaiden Isaiah Sanders, in 2015, and she worked hard to
advance her career in order to provide him with the best life
possible; and
WHEREAS, Through the love, kindness, and beauty she shared,
Shelbi Stephens made the world a brighter place for all who knew
her, and they will forever keep her memory alive in their hearts;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Shelbi Nicole
Stephens and extend deepest condolences to the members of her
family: to her father, Wayne Stephens; to her mother, Angela
Sillemon; to her son, Kaiden Sanders; to her siblings, Chassidi
Sillemon and Carrington Stephens; to her grandfather, Willie
Sillemon; to her grandmother, Nadine Stephens-McKenzie; to her
fiancé, Kaleb Northcutt; and to her numerous other relatives,
friends, and colleagues; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for her family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Shelbi
Stephens.