Florence C. Shelby Modricker

Florence C. Shelby Modricker, 98, of Fort Wayne passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2020. Florence was born July 14, 1921 in Indianapolis, Indiana, a daughter of the late William and Florence Christoph. She was a very active member of Trinity Episcopal Church for over 69 years. Florence belonged to the Embroiders Guild of America and was a past president of the Fort Wayne Chapter. She enjoyed needlework, sewing, and collecting antiques. Florence was a very social person, who didn't know a stranger. Florence is survived by her daughter, Susan (Steve) Federspiel; son, Steven Shelby; grandchildren, Tim Federspiel, Father Jason (Jennifer) Shelby, Katie Shelby, Stephanie (Josh) Cripe, and Betsy (Andrew) Carter; and great-grandchildren, Lily Cripe, Will Cripe, Tom Shelby, and Rachel Shelby. Also proceeding her in passing was her husband, Victor Modricker; late husband, John Shelby; grandson, Michael Federspiel; brothers, Chuck and Louie Christoph; and sister, Margie Fitzgerald. Funeral service will be 12:00 p.m. noon on Friday, March 13, 2020 at Trinity Episcopal Church, 611 West Berry Street, Fort Wayne, with visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m. Memorials may be made to Trinity Episcopal Church Music Fund.Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.klaehnfahlmeltonfunerals.com.