Thelma "Louise" Shellabarger

Thelma "Louise" Shellabarger, 92, of Springfield passed away Friday, March 24, 2017. She was born September 10, 1924 in Springfield the daughter of Homer and Ruth (Bagford) Martin. Louise was a longtime member of St. Paul United Methodist Church, then transferred to Emery Chapel United Methodist. She was an Avon Representative for 43 years and belonged to the Pythian Sisters of Red Star Lodge. Louise enjoyed cooking, baking, sewing and watching the Cincinnati Reds on TV, but most of all she loved being a mom and grandma, and taking care of her family. She is survived by her four children Paul R. "Rick" (Joetta) Shellabarger of Plain City, Judy K. Alexander, Pamela S. (Ron) Melchi, and Deborah M. (Ron ) Lloyd, all of Springfield; ten grandchildren Mark Shellabarger, Jennifer (Dave) Klemp, Jeff Shellabarger, Jillian (Zack) Tobias, John (Belicia) Alexander, Jodi (Travis) Parsons, Tom Alexander, Brian Melchi, Krista (Alan) Cox, and Paula (Jonathan) Combs; eighteen great grandchildren Kendall, Kamryn, Avery, Reese, Megan, Adam, Courtney, Shane, Peyton, Steven, Keith, Alex, Carter, Morgan, Kailee, Elijah, Landon and Carson; two great great grandchildren Kaidyn and Khloee; brother-in-law Charles Shellabarger; sister-in-law Naomi (Richard) Brown; numerous nieces, nephews and special friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Paul Reuben Shellabarger in 1987; brothers Warren Elwood Martin and Richard I. Martin; son-in-law Steven R. Alexander; several sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law. Visitation will be Tuesday from 3-8 PM in RICHARDS, RAFF & DUNBAR MEMORIAL HOME. The service to honor Thelma’s life will be Wednesday at 11:00 AM. in the Memorial Home with Rev. Orbie Estep officiating. Burial to follow in Enon Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in Louise’s name to the Alzheimer’s Association, 31 W. Whipp Rd., Dayton, OH 45459, or to Honor Flight, Attn: Diane Gresse, 175 Titus Rd., Springfield, OH 45505. Expressions of sympathy may be made at www.richardsraffanddunbar.com.