Kelly Renee Windhorst Smith, 55, of Shelbyville, passed away Saturday, August 24, 2024 at MHP Medical Center.
She was born March 22, 1969 in Franklin, the first of four daughters to Robert Windhorst and Sharon (Burgess) Windhorst. She married her husband Earsel Wayne Smith on September 2, 1995, and he survives.
Kelly is survived by her father and mother of Glenwood, Indiana; sisters Terri Foreman (John) of Metamora, Carri Guyer of Trafalger, Beth Ritter (Bruce) of Connersville; step children Joshua Smith and Savannah Evans; nieces and nephews Cory, Kalyn, Lauren, Christian, Elijah, Keagan, Madilyn and Beau; great nephews Jenson and Kason; and great niece Miya. She was preceded in death by her grandparents Robert and Marjorie (Nicely) Windhorst; Mark Burgess and Katherine (Huffman) Burgess; and a brother-in-law Timothy Guyer.
Kelly lived her early life in Orange, Indiana. She attended Orange Elementary and later graduated from Connersville High School in 1987. She was a member of FFA, Girls Basketball, and a 10 year 4H member. She lived in Greenwood for three and a half years after graduating college.
She moved to New Whitland after marrying her husband, and later moved to Shelbyville in 1997.
Kelly was a lifelong nurse who graduated from Indiana University with a BSN in 1992. She followed her loved for nursing to Riley Hospital and later after moving to Shelbyville, she soon followed her long career to Major Hospital.
Kelly loved the outdoors, gardening, and caring for animals, particularly German Shepherds.
Kelly was full of life and had an infectious smile. She had a big heart and loved her family. She enjoyed listening to music and watching IU basketball.
Funeral services will be 11:00 am on Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at Glenn E. George & Son Funeral Home, 437 Amos Road, with Rev. David Humphrey officiating.
Burial will be in Blue Ridge Cemetery.
Friends may call on Wednesday morning from 9:00 am until the time of the service, at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions can be made to Riley Children's Hospital, in care of the funeral home.
Online condolences may be shared at glennegeorgeandson.com.
