In Remembrance Of
Shelly Hessenflow
Rachelle “Shelly” Renee Looney Hessenflow, of Kansas City, passed away peacefully in her sleep on May 7, 2026. She leaves behind wonderful memories for all who knew and loved her.
Rachelle was born on April 17, 1969, in Kansas City, at North Kansas City Hospital to her loving parents, Terry Allen Looney and Janet Looney.
Rachelle was very athletic and won many medals for her abilities in gymnastics, roller skating, softball, snow skiing, and numerous other sports. She graduated from Kearney High School in 1987. Her past employment included Perkins Restaurant & Bakery, Applebee’s, Stroud’s, and Ford Motor Company, where she retired. After retiring from Ford, Rachelle started a successful home cleaning business, Maid in Missouri.
Rachelle married Richard Hessenflow on July 9, 1994. Together they were blessed with two beautiful children, Jesse Wayne and Aaryn Marie. Rachelle’s greatest love and joy were her children, Jesse and Aaryn.
Rachelle is survived by her loving mother, Janet Livingston Seymour; her brother, Terry Allen Looney Jr; her brother, Health A Looney; her step mother, Tammy M Looney; her son, Jesse Wayne Hessenflow; her daughter, Aaryn Marie Hessenflow; her nephew, Logan Looney (Michaela); her two great-nephews, Kason and Noah Looney; her stepbrother, Kenny Seymour (Brenda); her nephew, Kyle Seymour (Megan); her great-nephew, Kamden Seymour; her uncle, David Livingston (Jeanette); as well as many other nieces, nephews, and treasured friends.
Rachelle “Shelly” was preceded in death by her father, Terry Allen Looney; her grandparents, Clarence and Myrtle Livingston, and Wilby and Ruth Looney; and her great-grandparents, Fred and Grace Looney.
Rachelle will be remembered by all for her loving kindness, warm heart, and the joy she brought to everyone around her.
Visitation will be 6:00-8:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 20th at Hixson-Klein Funeral Home in Smithville, MO.
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Service Details
6:00-8:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 20th at Hixson-Klein Funeral Home in Smithville, MO.
Comments & condolences
9 comments
David Treat
Shelly was notorious for her genuine heartfelt outlook, beautiful smile and infectious laugh! She will be greatly missed!
Darcel :)
HEY partner! I love you buddy and I’m going to miss you so much. I guarantee you’re going to be a very special guardian angel for Jesse, Aaryn, your mama, Bubby and others. ( please watch over your ole buddy Darcel too) 💕🪽😇 You were such a good soul here on earth. So I know your soul is even better now and at peace. You will always be in so many folks hearts forever. WE HAD SOME OF THE BEST TIMES.. You’re such a good person. Love you Shell,
love Shell
Cynthia Jackman
My lifelong best friend I am so sad to hear of this.
We were inseparable between your Grandma Mildreds house in Gracemor and your mom’s in Kearney. I will forever cherish our times together. I love you 🙏 Terry and Janet love and prayers to you both.l Iove you all 🙏
Cathy Borgman
I developed a friendship with Shelly over the past few years. She took great care of my home in KC. She was going to help oversee my airBB. We chatted about so many things. Her heart was huge and I loved how her laugh made me feel better when I was feeling down. I will miss her and am so sorry for her families huge loss.
Paris Stout
I’m heart broken, she was such a sweet and caring person. Prayers to her family . You will be missed by many, RIP Shelly.
Angie Hellinger
Shelly you always had such a contagious smile, loving heart and was an amazing mother. I will forever hold all the laughs, and good times we spent together in my heart! You will be missed! Love you Ang
Jackie (Dowling) Kenworthy
Janet and Terry- my condolences to you both, and your family. Shelly was a wonderful friend to me for many years. I will always remember her with that beautiful smile, and her infectious laugh. She will be missed by many. Prayers for comfort and peace during this time.
Mary Lewis
I will miss you my friend dearly my you forever rest in peace ❤️
Janice R Swearengin
She was loved by family and friends. I know her since she was 4 years old and she was the best.
Love Forever,
Janice Swearengin