Eldora Rigsby Shelton

Eldora Rigsby Shelton, was born February 22,1935 in Simpson County, KY to the late Ernest and Julia Rigsby. She peacefully transitioned from this life on November 6, 2026.

Eldora accepted Christ at an early age at the Pleasant View Baptist Church in Franklin, KY.

After her graduation from High School, Eldora moved to Louisville, KY. She attended and graduated from S. E. Thomas Beauty College, where she became a licensed beautician.

Eldora was a faithful member of the Guiding Star Missionary Baptist Church for over 70 years. She joined under the Pastorate of the Late Rev. S. T. Robinson. Eldora was an active member of the Usher Board, Associate Sunday School Superintendent, Sunday School Teacher, BTU Teacher, a member of the Finance Committee, and the Kitchen Committee. She was also a State Usher for the Central District.

Eldora was a former employee of the Coca-Cola Bottling Company.

Eldora loved to travel, cruising to beautiful tropical destinations like Aruba and Jamaica. She also went on various chartered bus tours.

She is preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, James M. Shelton; brothers, Willie E. Rigsby and Richard L. “Buster” Rigsby; Sisters, Lillian L. Beason, Georgia M. Robey, Ernestine Viers, and Sarah L. Bunton.

Eldora leaves to cherish her memory: Daughters, Kathy R. Shelton-Davis and Lisa G. Scott (Anthony); Stepson, James M. Shelton, Jr.; Grandchildren, Mark C. Davis, Jr. and Naomi R. Davis; Sister, Martha A. Covington (Charles Ray), as well as a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.

Family and friends will gather to honor and remember Eldora at Guiding Star Baptist Church, 2724 West Muhammad Ali Boulevard, Louisville, Kentucky 40212. Visitation will be held on Friday, November 13, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m., followed by the funeral service at 12:00 p.m. A graveside service will take place later that day at 2:00 p.m. at Cave Hill Cemetery, 2395 Cave Hill Road, Louisville, Kentucky 40204.