Wanda Michelle "Shelly" Oliver, 33, of Mechanicsville, MD died July 29, 2008 at St. Mary's Hospital. Born November 21, 1974 in Leonardtown, MD she was the daughter of Wanda Jackie Oliver Lathroum of Mechanicsville, MD and the late Dennis Edwin Oliver and step-father Ricky W. Lathroum of Mechancisville, MD.

She is also survived by her sisters Cassie Lathroum and Krystle Lathroum, both of Mechanicsville, MD and her brother-in-law Jonathan Howsare, grandmothers Virginia "Jenny" Oliver and Ann Louise Shotwell Blankenship.

She was preceded in death by her sister Ann Marie Lathroum and her grandfathers Edward Oliver and Frank Shotwell.

A lifelong resident of St. Mary's County, Shelly attended Chopticon High School. She enjoyed listening to country and bluegrass music. Her favorite artist was Allison Krause. She enjoyed shopping with family and friends spoiling her nephews Shawn and Jackson. She always gave to people in need.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, August 5, 2008 from 5:00 – 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD where prayers will be said at 7:00 PM.

A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, August 6, 2008 at 10:00 AM in Christ Episcopal Church, Chaptico, MD with Rev. William "Jesse" Neat officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be her God-father Glenn Shotwell, Sr., Jonathan Howsare, Bret Reed, John Taylor, Jr., Ralph Ernst and Tommy Copsey, Jr. Honorary pallbearers will be Franklin Shotwell and Joshua Maggio.

Arrangements provided by Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home.