Ethel Shelton Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Ethel Shelton of Medora, Illinois, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Ethel left this world on May 1, 2026 at the age of 92, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Austin Jaynes and Eleanor Jaynes (Halliday); her husband William "Bill" Shelton; her sister Delores Alward; and her siblings-in-law, Jean Loy, John Reno, Leslie Alward and Harry Loy.
She is survived by: her sons, Richard Shelton (Bonnie) of Shipman, IL and Dale Shelton of Decatur, IL; her grandchildren, Ryan Shelton of Wood River, IL, Kyle Shelton of Naples, FL, Stephanie Schuette (Joshua) of Shipman, IL, Jennifer Bowker (Chad) of Medora, IL, Nathan Shelton (Mattie) of Shipman, IL, Lindsey Shelton of St. Louis, MO and Sydney Weseman (C. J.) of Tucson, AZ; her great grandchildren, Keira Shelton, Josiah Schuette, Ethan Schuette, Malia Bowker, Braden Bowker, Benjamin Schuette, Steiger Shelton, Max Weseman, Owen Shelton and Logan Weseman; her great great grandchild Carsyn McMillen; and her sister Mary Jean Reno. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held on Friday, May 8th 2026 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Emmanuel Baptist Church (117 W 2nd S St, Carlinville, IL 62626). A funeral service was held on Saturday, May 9th 2026 at 10:00 AM and at 11:00 AM at the same location.
Memorials may be made to Emmanuel Baptist Church in Carlinville.
