Obituaries

November 18, 1964 to December 8, 2022

ROYAL CENTER - Shelle J. Galbreath, 58, of Winamac passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, Thursday, Dec. 8, at Community North Hospital in Indianapolis.

Born Nov. 18, 1964 in Rochester, she was the daughter of George and Betty (Reinholt) Malott. She was a 1983 Winamac Community High School graduate. On May 7, 1988 she married Eric Galbreath. He survives.

Shelle Galbreath

Survivors also include children, Nichole (Noah) Hawkins of Linton, Ryan (Holly) Galbreath of Winamac and Whitney (Kyle) Minnick of Winamac; mother, Betty Malott of Winamac; brothers, Randy (Rhonda) Malott of Star City and Gregg (Kris) Malott of Winamac; and grandchildren, Cambry, Bryant, Reece, Rory and Margo.

She was preceded in death by her father, George Malott, her grandparents Alfred and Rosie Reinholt, and George and Martha Malott.

Mrs. Galbreath enjoyed spending time with her family the most. As a selfless person, she always put her children and grandkids first. She made sure her grandkids were always spoiled, with the cabinets full of cookies, donuts and sweets. Her children were everything to her. She was always there for them no matter what and continued to make dinners and send care packages for them even in their adult years. Her favorite time of the year was Christmas. She loved planning the family gathering, giving gifts to her family and their annual Black Friday tradition. Her smile was truly infectious and would light up a room. She will be deeply missed by all who loved and knew her.  

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until the celebration of life service and a time of sharing memories at 1 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 14, at the Winamac Church of the Nazarene. Burial will follow at the Winamac Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to the Galbreath Family Charities, a charity that benefits the local community, PO Box 342, Winamac, Indiana 46996.

Mrs. Galbreath’s online guestbook is available and condolences may be shared with the family at www.ransfuneralhomes.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Rans Funeral Homes.