Shelbi Kate Ledford, infant daughter of Joshua Colby Ledford and Caitlin Breanna Johnson, was born on May 30, 2017 in Lexington, and departed this life on Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky.

Shelbi Kate was here on earth only a short period of time but she touched so many lives.

She was preceded in death by her great-grandfather: Henry Ledford, and her great-great grandparents: Bill Helton, James Rogers, Emmitt and Lola Johnson, and Leonard and Mary Smith.

She is survived by her parents: Joshua Colby Ledford and Caitlin Breanna Johnson. Her grandparents: Jeff and Jennifer Ledford, and Jennifer Hampton. Her great-grandparents: Glenna Ledford, Larry and Pansy Smith, Shelby and Carol Johnson. Her great-great grandmothers: Daphne Helton and Anna Rogers.

Her aunts and uncles: Kristen Hope Ledford, Whitney Brooke Hampton, and Charles Robert Hill III.

One cousin and bestfriend: Charles Robert Hill IV.

Great aunts and great uncles: James and Jeanette Smith, Larry Jr. and Shannon Smith, Brian Ledford,and Tim Johnson.

Great great aunts and great great uncles: Robert and Debbie Sutton, Jeff Rogers, Dennis Rogers, Jack and Brenda Lawson, and Sue Bussell.

Her cousins: Evan, Zach, and Jordan Smith, Brianna, Brooklyn, and Laura Kathryn Ledford, Hailey and Dylan Johnson; and a host of other relatives, and dear friends to mourn her passing.

Graveside Services for Shelbi Kate Ledford will be 5:00 P.M. Friday, June 16, 2017 at the Barbourville Cemetery with Bro. James Smith officiating.

Those serving as Pallbearers will be family and friends.

The Ledford family will receive friends from 3:00 until 5:00 P.M. on Friday at the Hopper Funeral Home.

Hopper Funeral Home will be in charge of arrangements.