Elvira Robey Shelton
January 26, 1926 ~ March 9, 2013
Elvira Robey Shelton, age 87, passed away Saturday, March 09, 2013. Born in Halifax County VA on January 26, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Andrew Robey and Lilly Robey. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, John Harper Shelton.
Elvira and her husband spent their entire married life collecting Virginia and North Carolina primitive antiques. Both also enjoyed gardening and Elvira loved cooking for all her children and grandchildren. She also made quilts for her family and friends.
She leaves to cherish her memory, her daughter and son-in-law, Alicia and Jerry Hamrick of Rocky Mount; her sons and daughters-in-law, John and Mona Shelton of Washington NC and David and Jayna Shelton of Mesa AZ; her grandchildren, Shannon Garcia and her husband Mario of Charlotte, Jed Hamrick of Rocky Mount, Sarah DeYoung and her husband Brian of Greensboro and Elli Shelton of Brooklyn NY; and her great-grandchildren, Andrew and Meredith Garcia, and Lillian DeYoung.
A graveside service will be held 11:00am Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at Rocky Mount Memorial Park Mausoleum with Rev. Terry Huffines officiating.
The family would like to thank all the staff at Brekenridge Assisted Living. Thanks also to the special ladies at Englewood United Methodist Church that visited with her so faithfully.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Englewood United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 7128, Rocky Mount NC 27804 or Lakeside Baptist Church, 1501 Sunset Avenue, Rocky Mount NC 27804.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Ave., Rocky Mount, NC. You may share your memories and send condolences to the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
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Rocky Mount Memorial Park
4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Wednesday 3/13, 11:30 am
Service
Rocky Mount Memorial Park
4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Wednesday 3/13, 11:00 am
Cemetery
Rocky Mount Memorial Park
4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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