Birth date: Sep 7, 2009 Death date: Jan 16, 2026
“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.” II Timothy 4:7 On September 7, 2009, the Lord blessed the world with Markael Lajuan Shelton, born in St. Louis, Missouri to proud parents, Linda Jenki Read Obituary
There are some students who pass through your office and life, and then there are the ones who quietly change you forever. Markael was one of those.
I was blessed to have him as a student, and I think about him often, especially on hard days. One of my favorite memories is from a moment that started as something so small and silly. He had gotten in trouble, nothing serious, and his “consequence” was helping me stack items for our food drive. We worked side by side, talking, laughing, doing something that actually mattered.
When we finished, he looked at me and said, “This wasn’t really a punishment, was it?”
I smiled and told him, “No, you just need to remember what’s important in life.”
Without missing a beat, he said, “Yeah. I like to help people. Just like you.”
From that moment on, Markael and I got each other.
He reminded me, over and over, why I do this work. On days when leadership felt heavy, when the job tried to harden me, he pulled me back to what matters: connection, kindness, humor, and helping people simply because it’s the right thing to do. He always found a way to make me laugh or smile, no matter how rough my day had been.
Markael didn’t just grow as a student; he helped shape me as a leader and as a person. His heart, his words, and his spirit left a mark that time can’t erase.
He will live on with me forever. In the way I lead, in the way I choose grace, and in every moment I remember what’s truly important in life.
Fly high, until we meet again.
Ms. Carlson
Gone way too soon.
So much love, definitely family in me and my pops eyes be strong my dukes 💯❤️
Ima miss my Brodie gng it’s crazy to see bro go especially when it feel like yesterday we was on the playground playing around to us in 7th grade ela crackin jokes and all the way up to now. I ain’t wanna believe the news when u heard you was gone but when I found out it was true I shed real tears and I won’t ever forget him or the contribution he had on my life and all of his all friends and I will forever ball for him
Extending my heartfelt condolences and prayers. May God comfort your hearts as only He can. Psalm 34:18
Wanda Pelloquin
My favorite memory with my brother was always playing the game with him and always laughing and watching sports And listening to music we used to always vibe together. Love you bro until We meet again❤️
