Birth date: Aug 11, 1967 Death date: Feb 1, 2017
Shelby Christine Kennedy DePrisco, age 49, passed away at Jane Phillips Hospital in Bartlesville, Oklahoma on February 1st after a two year battle with cancer. Shelby was born on August 11,1967 in Milford, Delaware- the daughter o Read Obituary
Janet, we are so sorry for your loss of Shelby at such an early age. We pray you and the rest of her family find comfort in knowing she is with her Lord and Savior and you all will join her some day. I remember in years past seeing her in church either with you or your parents and she always had that great smile, her eyes twinkling. God be with all of you during this difficult time. Carol & Bob Wright
Dear family-we are deeply saddened by the loss of such a wonderful person and wish we could have spent more time with her. Please accept our sincere condolences at this terrible loss. Veena, Scott & Shalini
Memories of Shelby Christine DePrisco…
The love for Shelby, in her most recent earthly residence, Bartlesville, OK, was evident at both her Rosary and Mass, earlier this week. Each venue was filled with relatives, friends and families who will sorely miss her. Shelby’s “go-to, get-it-done, let’s-have-fun-helping-others” attitudes were beautiful examples of the love of Christ, displayed in her life to friends, like Molly and so many others. With her encouragement, they learned that “we can serve this community, together” and enrich lives, in the process! It is no surprise that Shelby would be such an example of love to her neighbors, because her middle name set her apart as being “an image-bearer for Christ” at her earliest moments!
Home schooling, public schooling and church were all part of Shelby’s life, as she loved all people well. She prepared her husband and five amazing children for a life with God, respecting others, pursuing a good education, using creativity, caring for people and having fun, in the process. She was esteemed by so many, but none more than (as I got to see, first hand, in recent months) her strong, encouraging mother, who literally cherished each day that Shelby got to be Shelby! This young woman truly leaves a beautiful legacy for her loving husband, James, her devoted children and all others who knew or have simply heard of her!
As the Psalm that began the Requiem Mass on Tuesday implored, “the joy of her Savior’s salvation has been completely restored” to Shelby, as she now rests in His presence! May Jesus also comfort all those who Shelby touched, until that day, when all believers will be together with her in eternal joy!
With much love to Shelby's family,
Elizabeth Ellis Parvis & Tom
Janet and family,
Please accept my sincerest sympathy in the passing of Shelby.
I will keep you all in my prayers , she was a beautiful young woman.
Susan (Webb) Fisher
I will never forget spending the night at her house near Abbotts Mill Pond in Milford. I used to tease Shelby about the cemetery in her back yard.
Mostly I remember how gentle loving and compassionate she was. I am sorry for the family's loss. I am sorry that this world no longer enjoys Shelby's physical presence.
Kristin Manlove Galati
