Michele Ann Nelbach of Owings, MD passed away January 6, 2023, at Georgetown University Hospital. She was born September 21, 1953, in Cheverly MD to Malcolm A. and Lenore J. Batson Marquess. She was raised in Coral Hills and Waldorf, MD and graduated from Lackey High School. Shelly worked in mortgage banking and later as a real estate abstractor retiring in 2012.
She married Bryan G. Nelbach May 5, 1996 in Lothian, MD. Together they proved that love is better the second time around. They moved from Upper Marlboro to Owings in 2002.
Shelly was preceded in death by her parents, a brother Malcolm “Macky” Marquess and a nephew Ryan Marquess Simpson. She is survived by her husband Bryan, sister Noralyn Heisig and her husband Wade and a nephew Casey of Finksburg.
Sandy Wilson
February 27 – Obituary: Michele Ann Nelbach
Bryan, I just now heard the news of Shelly’s passing. I am so, so very sorry.
Margaret Stokes
January 17 – Obituary: Michele Ann Nelbach
Bryan , I’m so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Bill Berkey
January 13 – Obituary: Michele Ann Nelbach
Bryan so sorry to hear about Shelly. I have always remembered you two were always so happy together; wish you well at a time like this. Bill & Phyllis
Michele Kutta
January 12 – Obituary: Michele Ann Nelbach
A sad loss of a wonderful spirit! I am so sorry Bryan…I always enjoyed her company at Mid Winter Retreat she had a terrific wit and sense of humor. She will be missed by so many. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Michele
Steve and Patti Keefe
January 11 – Obituary: Michele Ann Nelbach
Bryan,
Steve and I are so very sorry of the loss of your dear wife. Our thoughts and prayers are with you ????????
Your friends,
Steve and Patti Keefe
Terri and Greg Pendleton
January 11 – Obituary: Michele Ann Nelbach
Bryan, we are so sorry. She was such a great person, we will miss her wry sense of humor. We wish you peace and comfort.
Drew Osmeyer
January 11 – Obituary: Michele Ann Nelbach
Bryan, I am so sorry for your loss. Shelly was always a joy to be around and I loved spending time with you two at Mid-Winter Retreat. I will certainly miss her at this year’s and future retreats. Take care, you are in my thoughts.
Keith Roberson
January 10 – Obituary: Michele Ann Nelbach
Sending positive thoughts about your wonderful wife …. our friendship for dozens of years, seemingly much longer. Shelly was a very special person and I have always felt blessed to know she and you. All my love Bryan ????
Chris Cusack
January 9 – Obituary: Michele Ann Nelbach
We are very sorry for your loss. She was the love of your life and my very dear friend . I will miss our antics.
Love Chris, John and Jonathan
Cindy johnson
January 8 – Obituary: Michele Ann Nelbach
So sorry to hear about Shelly. She was a very kind lady. I worked with her at the courthouse. May she Rest In Peace
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