Myra Bell Brown Shelton, 87, of 519 Franklin Drive, went home to be with her Heavenly Father after a valiant fight with a long-term illness, early Wednesday morning, December 26, 2012, at Moses Cone Memorial Hospital in Greensboro.
A funeral service will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, December 29, at Fair Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Ridgeview Memorial Gardens.
Mrs. Shelton was born August 26, 1925 in Spray, NC, daughter of the late John Baxter and Hallie Roberts Brown. She was a 1943 graduate of Leaksville High School, and she later took several college classes in nursing. Mrs. Shelton was also a former cafeteria employee with the Eden City School system. In addition, she was a daycare employee at First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). She was a longtime democratic judge for the Rockingham County Board of Elections and worked the polls during voting. She was also a faithful member of the Eden Home Extension Club. Mrs. Shelton was a former member of Riverview Presbyterian Church where she enjoyed the Women's Circle, and she was a recent member of First Presbyterian Church. She will be remembered as a wonderful homemaker, loving wife, mother and grandmother.
She is survived by her son, Tim Shelton of the home; daughters, Judy Shelton of Greensboro, Pam Armstrong and husband, Mike of Eden and Shelia Thompson and husband, Jerry of Greensboro; and two grandchildren, Michael Armstrong, II of Eden and Chad Thompson of Augusta, GA.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Matthew Shelton; sister, Betty Brown Edwards and brother, Dick Brown.
The family will receive friends Friday evening, 6 - 8 PM, at Fair Funeral Home and other times at the residence.
Memorial contributions may be made to First Presbyterian Church (Building Fund), 582 Southwood Drive, Eden, NC 27288 or to the American Diabetes Association, PO Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312
Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com
Judy and Sheila, I am so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. I pray for comfort and strength for you and your family. Love and prayers, Lori Hendricks
Lori Hendricks
So sorry to learn of Myra's passing. Myra was a member of the Sunday School class I taught at First Pres. Myra was a gentle quiet person. Her faith was important to her. I will greatly miss Myra. She was a special person. My thoughts and prayers are with your family
Margaret Way
Shelia,I am sorry to hear about your mama. But,we know that she is was getting tired where on earth. God wanted an other angel and called her home to be with him. So rest and peace that she is in the arm of God know!! My prayer and heart goes out to you all.
Wanda Denny
Pam, Alison and I are so sorry to hear about your mother. I pray God will be with you through this time and be your comfort and strength.
Dreama Armstrong
Judy, I'm so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. I pray that you and your family will find strength and peace in this time of loss. I will be thinking of you all.
Debbie Woolard
Sheila and Judy. So sorry to hear about your mom. Praying that God will comfort you and give you peace. Love you.
Peggy Woody
Pam Mike, and Michael , Thoughts and prayers are with you in the loss of your mother and grandmother. Prayers are with you for comfort, peace, and encouragement only God can provide. Elaine Wise
Elaine Wise
Timmy and Family , Sorry about the passing of Myra, she very sweet lady. My years of knowing her which was my whole life , she ws always very caring lady. I remember the years that I set with your Father (Henry) out at the building in the back yard , Myra would always come out to see how you were doing, and if we wanted something to drink, with that soft voice that she spoke with everytime we talked. As a child remember going to get black berry's out of the pasture in our back yard. She would make her blackberry pie's , that were really great. I really have a lot of great memories, of your Mom & Dad. I pray for your Family , to have great confront in God , that He now has a new home for them in Heaven. May God be with you all the rest of your Days here in this life. God Bless you all..
Garry Tilley
you will be miss. I still remember our school days.
Harriett Smith
Pam,Mike,Sheila,and Judy,I'm sorry to hear of your loss.My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.Love ya all,Robin Foley
robin foley[belk shoe dept]
We were sadden by the news of Myra's passing. She was a very nice lady and we know she will be truly missed. Please know that the entire family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Ron, Lisa, & Codey Harbour
Dear Judy, I am so sorry to hear that your mother passed away. I know how much you loved her. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Love and prayers, Shaila
Shaila Puckett
Jerry & Sheila, We hope that with the passage of time the fragrance of Myra's memories will far exceed the depth of your sorrow now. "Neither life, nor death, nor angels, nor principalities, nor height, nor depth, nor things present, nor things to come shall separate us from the love of God."
Mike & Deborah Gregson
My thoughts and prayers go out to you. May God's grace provide you comfort and peace
Amy Tuttle
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Born: Wednesday Aug 26, 1925
