Christina Cecilia Shelton (Parrish)

Christina Parrish Shelton was born December 12, 1931 to the marriage of Allen Parrish and Odenia Brown Parrish in Louisville, KY.

At the age of 14 year, Christina's mother passed away. And, choosing not to join her father in Tulsa, Oklahoma, she and her sister Mary Louise became full- time residents at The Good Shepherd Convent Group Home for Girls. At Good Shepherd Convent, Christina accepted Christ as her lord and Savior at a young age. Later, she worshiped at St. Augustine Catholic Church and others.

Her elementary education was attained at St. Augustine Catholic School, and she

received her High School Diploma from The Catholic Colored High School in Louisville. Upon graduation, Christina moved to Chicago, lllinois to live with her great uncle, Dr. Sylvester White, Sr. to work and further her education. In Chicago, she fell in love and married William Davis. To this union was born her son Carlos.

However, she missed her home state of Kentucky so, following a divorce, she moved back to continue her college education. In Louisville, Christina attended Community Colleges and majored in Office administration, which prepared her for a 31-year career as In-Take Administrative Assistant for the State of Kentucky until retirement. Along the way, she also became a beautician.

Christina married Wallace Shelton, and they enjoyed the birth of a baby girl, Delisa. After his death, she focused on raising her children and being active in the church, and community. She loved singing, dancing and playing the piano. However, traveling became one of her favorite things to do, which includes trips to Jamaica, England and many other places. However, during her Golden Years, she frequently expressed the burning desire to go to the Holy Land; a trip she hadn't taken.

On April 27, 2026 Christina Parrish Shelton departed this life. She was preceded in death by her father Allen and stepmother Alovain Parrish; step and half brothers and sisters: Leonard Griggs, Arthur Parrish, Shirley Parrish Carr (children Darrice and Shannon), and Juanita Pitts Price (children Tishana, Tammy Donald and Angelo). She leaves to cherish her memory children: Carlos Davis, Washington State (Shawna), and Delisa Shelton Henderson (Kentucky). Sisters and Brothers: Mary Louise Parrish Brown (Kentucky), Alean Parrish Brown (Arizona), Dr. Gene L Parrish (Arizona), Erma Parrish Williams, Oklahoma (leon), Elsie Parrish Steward (Kansas), Arnita Parrish Reed, Oklahoma (Clarence), Vernon Parrish, Oklahoma (Carolyn Marie), and Ricky Parrish, Oklahoma (Mary). Grandchildren: Christian Davis, Z’ane Davis Smith, Tiasia Davis, Romello Henderson and Darius Henderson. Great grandchildren: Nylasia Boothe, Kalia Boothe, Vernon Boothe, Emry Maduakor and Princeton Maduakor; 28 nieces and nephews, and a host of relatives, as well as

Visitation will take place from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Friday, May 29th at Newcomer Funeral Home (10304 Dixie Hwy). A service celebrating her life will take place on Saturday, May 30th, beginning at 11:00 AM at the funeral home. Christina will then be laid to rest in Calvary Cemetery (1600 Newburg Rd).