Shelvy Jean Leighty

Shelvy Jean Leighty, 88, Kokomo, passed away at 10:15 am on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at Waterford Health Campus. She was born in Tompkinsville, KY on September 21, 1937, to the late William Hale and Edith (Curtis) Hale. Shelvy married Robert Leighty on April 3, 1983, and he preceded her in death on December 26, 2014.

Shelvy worked for St. Joseph Hospital as an EMT for 5 years. She enjoyed traveling in her youth, occasional casino trips, and cruises. She loved her kids and grandchildren.  She was a member of the Kempton Missionary Baptist Church.

Shelvy is survived by her children, Richard Corbit, and Tamberly (Rodney) Cate; adopted daughter, Debbie Smith; 13 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, and 2 great great-grandchildren; siblings, Bill (Shirley) Hale, and Betty (Richard) Smith.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, daughter, Katina, adopted son, Toby Leighty; and siblings, Rex Hale and Sue Redding.

The family would like to thank Waterford Rehab and Legacy for making her last days comfortable. A special thanks to Luanna Mader for six years of love and special care.

A funeral service celebrating the life of Shelvy will take place at 1pm on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at Stout & Son Funeral Home, 200 E Main St, Russiaville, with Pastor John Ault officiating. Burial will follow in Russiaville Cemetery. Friends may visit with the family from 11am to 1pm on Wednesday at the funeral home. Messages of condolence may be left online at www.stoutandson.com.

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