Mary Bess Shelton Obituary
The family announces the passing of Mary Bess Shelton (Hayesville, North Carolina) on October 19, 2026. Mary Bess, born on August 3, 1940, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Mary Bess Shelton or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Pat Coleman and Nina Coleman; her husband James F. Shelton; and her daughters, Kim Shelton and Priscilla Shelton.
She is survived by: her daughters, Michelle Shelton Stegner (Stanley Teems) and Tammy Berrong (Jimmy); her grandchildren, AJ Hartlaub, Allan Stegner (Alisha), Sarah Stegner Schwarzer (Jake), Jessica Gibson (Cody), Levi Martin (Alesia) and Cole Graves; her brother Larry Coleman (Ann); and her close friend Ray Bramblet. She is also survived by her nine great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 24th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Townson-Rose Funeral Home Chapel (525 US-64, Hayesville, NC 28904). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 24th 2026 at 12:00 PM at the same location.
