Shelby Horton

Shelby Horton, 18, and Connor Rodriguez, 16, sister and brother of Carlisle, passed away on Thursday, March 25, 2021, in a tragic accident. They were born to Gonzalo Rodriguez and Barbara Horton. As sister and brother, they enjoyed helping others, it brought joy to each of their live’s, they loved school and spending time with family.

Shelby and Connor had the biggest hearts for always helping others and that shows through their selfless decision to become organ donors. Shelby liked sewing, painting, swimming and had a knack for just about anything. She was a freshman at Ball State University, a member of the Beta Club and the National Honor Society. Connor enjoyed swimming, X-box, Anime, and was a member of the Beta Club, and involved with Upward Bound at Vincennes University. They were both preceded in death by their father and maternal grandparents.

Survivors include their mother Barbara Horton, Aunt Kim (Chester) Woroszylo, two uncles Harold Horton, Paul (Melissa) Horton, cousin’s Heather (Joe) Coffman, Tiffany (Jeff) Wright and their 2 children Sabrina and Rosie, Anthony (Jessica) Woroszylo, Andrew (Samantha) Woroszylo, Rodney (Fiona) Westers Stacy (Rob) Huffman and their child Dalton, Kennedy (Kacey) Simmons, Daniel (Laura) Horton and their children Bailey and Emily, Elizabeth (Matt) Trout, Eva (Bill) Sweeny and their children, cousins Robert (Erin) Ainsworth & their children.

Services will be at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday March 30, 2021 at Holmes Memorial Chapel with Pastor Bill Sam Phegley officiating. Visitation will be on Tuesday from 11:00 a.m until the time of services. Burial will be private at Providence cemetery at a later date.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Holmes Memorial Chapel, PO Box 275, Sullivan, IN 47882 to help with funeral expenses.  Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.