Birth date: Mar 22, 1940 Death date: Jun 3, 2025
Nancy Shelby Ripka, 85, of Palm Harbor, passed away June 3, 2025. She was born in Louisville, KY and moved to Florida from Indiana in 1979. Nancy was a Phi Delta Kappa member, earned her Master's degree, and retired as a teacher Read Obituary
A lot of good times with Shelby. Through the years we had many good conversations , from memories of the past to current events . we aligned in political outlook and had several fun adventures. she was a very strong willed self determined person . She possessed an acute desire for achieving set goals. Shelby was thoughtful , caring and eager to help others when she could. She was good friend and I will miss her .
Chris
My wife Lynn and I have been close friends with Shelby for nearly 50 years. Lynn and Shelby were especially close, Lynn having spent many memorable visits with Shelby in her lovely Florida home. From Morse Lake in Indiana to sunny Florida, it’s been a wonderful friendship all these many years. Our thoughts and prayers are with Shelby’s family. God Bless, Lynn and Thomas Pratt
It is with deep heartfelt sadness that I learn about Shelby’s passing.
Shelby was this rare, generous, positive, and kind person.
She trusted me and gave me her warm hospitality although we barely knew each other.
I keep deep in my heart the fond memory of our first meeting when I found Shelby perched up high in a tree to rescue a bird that she named ‘Malo’, all her thoughtful caring attention as well as her visit with Seth to the Côte d’Azur.
My deepest condolences to her family and my sincerest regrets not to have met again as we hoped.
Shelby was a beautiful soul, a precious friend.
Shelby is with some of her most beloved people now. She lived a fabulous life and gave more of herself than most have to give. She will be dearly missed. Those that truly knew her will remember her for her constant generosity to everyone she knew.
God bless you, Shelby. Enjoy your time with those that you have been missing. Until we meet again….
