Keri Marie Shively Belton

Keri Marie Belton, née Shively, died on October 10, 2026, in Ocala, Florida, at the age of 36.

Born on January 28, 1990, in Ocala, Florida, Keri Marie's life was centered on the people and interests she loved most. She enjoyed attending South Point Church, spending time with family, and had a special love for her cats and for Jasmine from Disney’s Aladdin. Those who knew Keri Marie knew the joy she brought into the lives she touched. She was loved by many and will be deeply missed.

Keri is survived by her husband, Jesse Belton; her parents, Karl and Tanya Shively; her sister, Cheryl Maynard, who affectionately nicknamed her KerBear; her brother, Steven Shively; her grandmother, Donna Springer; her Bopbop, Ray Tolentino;Uncles, Marcus and Scott Tolentino; Aunts, Tara Turney, Susan Burns, and Kathy Shively along with many other family members; and her best friend, Andrea Walton.

She was preceded in death by her Opa, Paul E. Shively; her Granddaddy, Jewett Springer; her Oma, Katherina Shively; her Memaw, Virginia Tolentino; her aunt, Candice Tolentino; her uncle, Paul R. Shively; and her cousin, Andy Shively.

Keri Marie will be remembered with love by those who shared in her life and by all who were fortunate to know her. Her memory remains a lasting part of the lives she touched.

Countryside Funeral Home has been entrusted with the final arrangements.