Rachelle Louise Vanbrocklin

Carthage- Rachelle L. “Shelly” Vanbrocklin, age 46 died peacefully on Saturday, September 21, 2024, at the Carthage Area Hospital, she had been battling lung cancer since March. 

She was born on October 22, 1977, in Elmira, NY to the late Buddy Charles & Sharon Lee (Force) Storm. She graduated high school from Horseheads in 1996. She was a cook for Kraft Heinz in Lowville, NY until her illness in March. Rachelle was predeceased by her husband, Gary Vanbrocklin in 2019. 

She is survived by her children, two daughters, Ireland Vanbrocklin and her companion, Hunter Bouck, Carthage; Mckala Vanbrocklin and her companion, Jesse IIoff, Clayton; a brother Billy Force, a sister, Delores Maine, and other distant siblings. Her grandchildren, Evangeline, Lilah, and Leo. Her two best friends, Debra Myers, and Nicole Mashaw, and several nieces and nephews. She also leaves behind her beloved dog, Storm. 

Shelly loved her family and friends; she also loved a good laugh with a few drinks! She also loved spending time with her dog and her cats, Thumper & Rasta, and her grand-kitty, Eleanor. 

Per her wishes, she will be cremated. Her family will hold a private burial. A celebration of life will be announced soon. 

Arrangements are handled by the Lundy Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Inc. located at 500 State Street Carthage, NY 13619. To leave a message of sympathy for Rachelle’s family please visit www.lundyfuneralhome.com and sign the tribute wall.