Shelby Lee Howlett

Shelby Lee Howlett obituary, Louisville, KY

Shelby Lee Howlett

Shelby Howlett Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Joseph E. Ratterman & Son - Southside on Oct. 3, 2025.

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Shelby Lee Howlett, 17, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, September 28th, 2025 from an automobile accident. She was a student at Male High School, the graduating of class of 2026. Shelby was an avid University of Louisville Fan and will be missed dearly by her family and friends. Shelby was preceded in death by her grandfather, James E. Howlett Sr. and beloved dog, Daisy. She is survived by her loving parents, Gary and Nikki Howlett; sisters, Kelsey Kelly (Austin) and Jaymie Howlett and brother, Gary Howlett Jr.; nieces, Skylar, Kenzie and Maddie; nephew, Kash; grandmothers, Sharon Howlett and Mona Caldwell (Vernon); great-grandmother, Beatrice Cundiff; great-grandfather, George Cundiff; her loving boyfriend, Michael Hamilton; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Her visitation will be held Thursday, October 2nd from 2 – 8 p.m. at Joseph E. Ratterman & Son Funeral Home, 7336 Southside Dr. Her funeral service and burial will be private.
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November 4, 2025

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September 30, 2025

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Angel

November 4, 2025

Amanda davis

October 10, 2025

Sorry is not even close to how so so so sorry that a very young beautiful soul was taken way to early. Love all of you all. Gary grew up with my oldest brother Ray Ray Davis and my cousin is one of his best friends Sean Burton and I do apologize and so sincerely sorry and praying for all of you. Love you so much so sorry Nikki an Gary. Its Amanda davis , Jessie and Fay Davis youngest daughter and just wanted to say that im keeping you all and your family in this very very hard times in my prayers. im not sure how to put in to words even what to say when this hits so close to home . Just wanted to reach out and aswell give my condolences and again love you so much... prayers and love sent your alls way. Sharon love you all most definitely thinking about you. And our family And may God be with you all .. in Jesus name please put your hands on our family in this time an Jesus please give this young woman to were she is at peace and with those other family members you have called home to soon an so early only you have those answers why they are now with you our father and please in this times protect mrs Sharon an Gary an Nikki an as well as her siblings and just be with my Howellet family members who i love so much may be a long time since ive seen you all an yet still you all have an will always be my family I love you and I apologize and in Jesus name watch over them. While another angel gained her wings and is up there watching over all of you all with her grandpa Gary Howellet who we all as well as me loved so much... love you amen.. love Amanda davis

Angel paddock

September 30, 2025

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